Antique Kashan Square Silk Persian Ivory 1890s Rug
| Stock number | 23575 |
| Size | 4 ft 3 in x 4 ft 5 in (1.30 m x 1.35 m) |
| Origin | Persia / Iran |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Kashan |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Kashan Square Silk Persian Ivory 1890s Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exquisite late 19th-century Square Persian piece exemplifies the pinnacle of Kashan rugs weaving, renowned for its exceptional quality and intricate design complexity. The use of pure silk pile lends a luminous quality to the surface, capturing light and enhancing the depth of the saturated natural dyes. The sophisticated palette is anchored by a sublime, warm ivory beige cream white color rugs ground, providing a perfect counterpoint to the rich secondary colors of cerulean blue, madder red, and soft rose. The silk foundation ensures a remarkably fine knot count, allowing for the precise rendering of the detailed floral elements and delicate scrolling vines in this Square format. Measuring ideally for a niche placement, this Square piece falls within the highly desirable category of small scatter size rugs.