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Kashan Palace Rug — Red Ground, Floral Field with Diamond Medallion
317 × 434 cm
A large vintage Kashan in palace format, hand-knotted in wool on a luminous red ground, its densely drawn floral field gathered around an ivory-and-blue medallion.
Provenance and Manufactory Heritage
Hand-knotted in Kashan in central Iran, this is a finely drawn carpet in the classical Kashan tradition. Kashan is one of the historic centres of Persian weaving; from the Safavid era onward its manufactories are associated with carpets for the court, and the city's reputation rests on fine wool and precise, drawing-led knotting.
This piece dates from the second quarter of the twentieth century and carries the classic central-medallion-and-floral-vine design (Shah Abbas tradition) for which Kashan is known. It is worked in wool on a cotton foundation, with small blossoms, leaf veins and slender tendrils drawn across a very large field.
Colour and Composition
The carpet is set on a luminous red ground. At its centre sits an ivory-and-blue diamond medallion with pendants top and bottom, surrounded by a densely worked floral field of palmettes, rosettes and curling vine. A deep navy-blue main border of scrolling flowers frames the field, set off by light-blue guard borders.
The palette combines red and navy with light blue, rose-pink, ivory and brass-gold and small accents of green. Along the lower end the red ground shows a gentle abrash — a soft, natural variation in tone.
Presence in the Room
At 317 × 434 cm (13.8 m²) this is a palace-format carpet for large rooms. Three contexts in which it comes into its own:
- Grand living room or salon: the red ground brings warmth to a large room while anchoring full seating groups around the central medallion.
- Large dining room: under a long table, where the dense floral field keeps its effect even beneath the furniture.
- Reception room or stately hall: a decorative furnishing piece that brings depth, colour and a classical focal point to a large interior.
Specifications
| Provenance | Kashan, central Iran |
| Design | Central diamond medallion on a densely drawn floral field (Shah Abbas tradition) |
| Weave | Hand-knotted, Persian knot |
| Material (pile) | 100 % Wool |
| Material (foundation) | 100 % Cotton (warp and weft) |
| Dimensions | 317 × 434 cm (approx. 10 × 14 ft) |
| Area | 13.8 m² (palace format) |
| Era | Second quarter of the 20th century (around 1925–1950) |
| Colours | Red ground with navy, light blue, rose-pink, ivory, brass-gold and green |
| Characteristic | Gentle abrash (natural colour variation) at the lower end |
| Condition | Good condition with an even patina; original fringes and side bindings. A decorative furnishing piece. |
| Certificate | On request, certificate of authenticity with origin and all relevant data |
| Underfloor heating | Suitable |
| Reference | #14329 |
Djoharian — Since 1967
With roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade, Djoharian has specialised in antique and designer rugs since 1967. Djoharian has been a 1stDibs Recognized Dealer since 2013 and is also a Label STEP certified dealer for fair-trade knotted rugs (new production).
Service and Delivery
Every piece is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main before dispatch. For expert washing and repair we offer our own professional rug cleaning service. We offer secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured. Viewing in our Lohr am Main showroom is welcome by appointment.
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