Mohtasham Kashan Carpets
In Persia, Kashan was a center of silk production and, as the largest city in the northwest, a major stop on every trade route. Kashan’s weaving produced some of the most desirable and best classical Persian rugs. These rugs date back to the 16th and 17th Centuries and this era was considered the “Golden Age of Persian Weaving.” Many of the archetypal Persian designs for rugs began during this period. The most notable motif was the “Royal Garden” of Kashan, which was Shah Abbas from the Safavid Dynasty. This dynasty was considered one of the most significant ruling dynasties in Persia. The Safavid shahs ruled over the so-called gunpowder empires – they ruled from 1501 – 1736 and were the economic stronghold between the East and West.
Kashan Antique Silk Persian rug
Kashan Antique Silk Persian rug
Kashan Antique Silk Persian rug
The majority of vintage Kashan rugs available today usually came from the second half of the 19th to the beginning of the 20th Century. The most rare group of Kashan rugs is the “Mohtasham Kashan” which was woven in the late 19th Century. These elite class of rugs used a quality lambs wool called Merino wool – that gave a luminous quality of the surface of the rugs. Ustadan Zufikhar Ed Din Mohtashem “the Master Weaver” of that period produced these rugs. The rugs have a particular style, color and wool; they were also noted for using purple and red silk bindings for selvedges.
Mohtasham Kashan Carpet
At Rugs and More we carry the largest collection of Mohtasham Kashan Carpets as well as a handful of other wonderful pieces of artwork.
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410 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, Ca, 93101
We have a huge collection beautiful rugs. We also custom make rugs to your specificaion.
