Semi-antique large rug No. 50994 Kashan, ca. 1960 Iran 671 x 427 cm
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| Item Number: |
50994 |
| Name: |
Kashan, ca. 1960 |
| Country of Origin: |
Iran |
| Size: |
671 x 427 cm |
| Made:
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ca. 1960 |
| Pile: |
wool |
Foundation
(warp and weft): |
cotton |
| Design: |
floral / allover |
| Ground Color: |
ivory |
| Remarks: |
This is a unique handmade / hand-knotted / traditional oriental carpet
The pile of this carpet is made of wool
This carpet is in good condition despite its age |
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More about the provenance Kashan, ca. 1960 | Iran
Kashan (also: "Keshan") is located in central Iran at the old Caravan Street which leads from Teheran to Kashan, Qum, Yazd, Kerman, then further to India and Pakistan. The peak glory time of Kashan was under the reign of the Safavids in the 16/17th century. Kashan rugs belong to the best classic Oriental rugs. Kashans are mostly woven with the Persian knot as opposed to the Turkish knot with which most Persian rugs are made.
