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FLORENCE Antique Persian Silk Kashan 200x130cm
41035
Regular price £21,500.00 Save £-21,500.00Size: 200x130cm
Kashan is one of the oldest cities in Iran. It is located in the centre of the country - in the Isfahan province. Stunning Kashan rugs have been crafted here since the 17th Century, during the Safavid dynasty. Kashan has beautiful architecture and the city is renowned for it's wonderful holiday homes. The rugs are among the most famous of all Persian rugs, and tend to be what most people think of when they hear the term 'Persian rug'. They are characterised by their central medallion on a red field, with a navy/ ivory border.
One of the best types Kashan rugs are Mohtasham rugs. They are referred to Kashan-Mohtasham rugs. The all-over design as seen in this rug is rare.
Origin | Iran |
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Province | Persian Kashan Mohtasham |
Pile | Silk |
Size | 200x130cm |
Warp | Silk |
Age | 110-120 Years |
Thickness Approx | 4mm |
Colour | Cream Base, Pink Border |
Knot Density | 750000-850000 knots per m2 |
Helen Persian Tabriz 60 Raj 398x294cm
66777
Regular price £9,800.00 Save £-9,800.00Size: 398x294cm
Tabriz rugs are from the city of Tabriz, the capital city of East Azarbaijan Province in the north west of Iran. It is one of the oldest weaving areas and makes a diverse collection of hand-knotted rugs. They are made with a good quality, fine, soft wool.
The term 'Raj' refers to the number of knots in a 70mm span. The higher the 'Raj', the more knots per m2, which is a higher quality of rug. They take longer to weave and more skill to get the design as intricate as they are.
40 Raj: approx 400-500.000 knots/m2
50 Raj: approx 500-600.000 knots/m2
60 Raj: approx 600-800.000 knots/m2
70 Raj: approx 800-1.000.000 knots/m2
Origin | Iran |
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Province | Persian Tabriz Wool and Silk |
Pile | Wool and Silk |
Size | 398x294cm |
Warp | Silk |
Age | New |
Thickness Approx | 4mm |
Colour | Cream Base |
Knot Density | 650000-750000 knots per m2 |