Large Hand-Knotted Persian Kashan Area Rug

Item Details

A large Persian Kashan area rug. This wool rug is hand-knotted in a palette of cranberry, deep midnight blue, and sapphire. It begins with an ogival pendant medallion grounded in sapphire, cream, and midnight blue. The medallion rests on a cranberry field, which is populated with arabesqued palmettes, leaves, flowers, and vines, elements that also feature in the medallion and spandrels. Framing the field are compound borders, including a main herati border over midnight blue. Selvedges are overcast, the rug finishing at each end with ivory wool warp fringe. It is unlabeled.

• Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. Unless shipping arrangements are available and made by the winning bidder, that individual is advised to bring appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup.

Condition

- minor wear

Dimensions

- approximately 9.7’ W x 13’ D.

Item #

17CHI110-010