"Important Signed Kashan Rug, 284 X 412 Cm, Hand-knotted Wool 1930-1950, Iran, Very Good Condition"
Kashan rug signed in kork wool, circa 1930-1950, good size. It measures 284 cm wide and 412 cm long. This rug is in very good condition and has a so-called diagonal decoration of several medallions in light shades, pale yellow cream, pale blue and dark green for the fine details. The signature knotted in a cartouche in the colors of Iran. (photo)This rug requires a nice large room to receive it so that you can fully enjoy it. The wool called kork is taken from under the belly and around the neck of the lambs, where the softest wool is found at the first shearing.Kashan (Kachan, Keshan): large city in the center of Iran. At the time of the Persian Renaissance, Kashan was the center of carpet production of legendary splendor. Finely woven carpets of great richness of composition were knotted by the royal factory of Shah Abbas. They have become the centerpieces of museums and private collections. Craftsmanship was interrupted in Kashan between the invasion of the Afghans (1722) and the end of the 19th century. The revival of carpet production began with carpets that are distinguished by the superior quality of the wool giving an extremely velvety appearance. These examples are called Kashan Motashemi, from the name of the most famous master weaver of the end of the 19th century. The designs are varied and offer meticulous craftsmanship: hunting scenes, subjects with figures inspired by Persian mythology, birds in a plant setting, trees of life. Thanks to the superior quality of the wool, their tight knotting, the beauty of their natural colors and their designs, the Kashan took their place among the best Persian carpets. This magnificent Kashan with its unusual decoration has bright colors and is mainly composed of large medallions on a cream field that is repeated on the border. The kork wool is clean and soft. Its decoration and its colors are characteristic of this origin. Both very rich and fine in its lines, this decoration was executed by the weaver using a previously drawn cardboard, as can be seen from the accuracy of the patterns in the corner of the borders. This carpet has been professionally and ecologically cleaned. FREE SHIPPING FOR FRANCE as for all our carpets, small or large! FRANCE / 0€ / EUROPE / 100€ / WORLD /200€Dimensions: Width: 284 cm (112") x Length: 412 cm (162")For any requests for information or more photos, do not hesitate to contact me at 06 13 36 09 30 or at winsteinprovence@gmail.comwww.winsteinprovence.comtexts, photos, WINSTEIN, all rights reserved.