Antique Kashan rugs are among the very finest rugs and carpets. Kashan was a center of silk production since Safavid times and some of the best classical Persian silk rugs have been attributed to Kashan. At the end of the nineteenth century, the weavers there began to produce high-quality rugs and carpets as well, which continued the high standards of design and technique established in the classical era. The very best antique Kashan rugs are known as Motashem Kashan. They often have medallion designs, but all-over Kashan carpets are not uncommon. The palette can be deep and rich in the classical tradition, or it can utilize softer hues appropriate to modern decor. Though Kashan is now removed from the commercial trade route of Persia, it used to be the largest city in the northwest, and virtually all traffic between Esfahn and the east passed through it. Because of this important location, Kashan became a popular stop on a bustling trade route during the Safavid Era. In modern times, nearby mountain ranges prohibit trucks from traveling the route that caravans had so often ventured. During this era in which carpet weaving flourished in Persia, Kashan developed a reputation as one of the finest weaving centers of the East.

Classic Gabbeh designs have been given a contemporary update to create a line of genuine hand-loomed wool rugs that will brighten up any room. The natural tonal variations of these simple geometrics produce a delightful sense of texture.

With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist, the rugs in the eclectic collection defy definition, asking instead to become intriguing focal points of a room. They are at once statement pieces and testaments to the craftsmanship of the artisans who made them.

This gorgeous decorative rug brings you a sophisticated look with a modern soft color choice. With a symphony of florals, vines, and latticework detailing, this beautiful rug brings warmth and life to any room. This one-of-a-kind rug is handmade and hand-knotted in Afghanistan by master weavers from handspun lambswool and their durable hand-knotted construction ensures this product will last for years to come.

With understated palettes and all-over designs, these rugs in the Mogul collection will bring timeless sophistication to any room. Influenced by a spectrum of Turkish, Indian, and Persian designs, our artisans who hand-knotted these wool rugs imbue craftsmanship and enduring traditions into every piece.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Pattern is vibrant and material is very nice. It’s not quite my favorite color scheme so I gifted it to the mother in law who loves maroon and she really likes it as well. Lilyp127_5266. Sun Jan 05 2025

Bakhtiari oriental rugs woven before 1950 were examples of tribal rugs, which are traditionally smaller rugs, with wool yarns hand knotted onto a wool foundation. The nomadic lifestyle of these sheep herding tribes, moving their stock from winter to summer pasture, dictated the necessity of smaller and easily movable looms, using the wool from their sheep for the foundation and pile of their rugs. Sometime in the middle of the last century, these nomadic tribes began to settle in various villages in Western Iran. Weaving looms that did not have to be seasonally moved could be larger and sturdier, making the production of larger size rugs possible. The use of cotton for the foundation of the rugs also became more and more common. Bakhtiari rugs woven today use wool pile knotted on cotton foundations. Generally speaking, Bakhtiari rugs are made of very good wool with the knots thoroughly beaten down to make the rugs thick and solid. They are considered to be one of the most durable and long-lasting of Persian rugs.