Important Notice

Early 20th century
Approx. 6ft 6in x 4ft (201.1 x 121.9 cms)
Wool pile on cotton foundation, natural dye


Kashan carpets are among the finest Persian rugs. They are woven in workshops of the city of Kashan, in north central Iran. Among the best Kashan carpets are Mohtasham rugs. They are commonly referred to Kashan-Mohtasham carpets and They frequently have deep and rich color palette and a traditional navy medallion.The name Mohtashem is derived from a famous weaver in Kashan by the same name, it does not however mean that all the carpets attributed as Mohtashem were woven by him, but imply that they come from his workshop and are of the finest quality.
In this piece this characteristic feature is prevalent. The field is a rich red and has a floral network pattern. The central medallion and border is deep blue.

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