Rare Light Ivory Color Fine Antique Floral 19th Century Persian Mohtashem Kashan Carpet
$60,000.00
| Stock number | 21183 |
| Size | 10 ft x 14 ft (3.05 m x 4.27 m) |
| Origin | Persia / Iran |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | Kashan |
| Materials | Manchester Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Magnificent and Luxurious fine light colored antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan carpet Antique Persian Masterpiece "Mohtashem" Kashan Carpet, Circa: 1880–1890, Origin: Central Persia (Kashan) Workshop: Attributed to the Master Weaver Mohtashem Historical Overview This carpet is an extraordinary example of the most revered name in Persian weaving: Mohtashem. Emerging from the legendary workshops of Kashan in the late 19th century, Mohtashem carpets are defined by their superlative technical execution and high-art aesthetic. This piece represents the "Elite" class of Kashan production, characterized by its use of the finest kurk wool and a design language that harkens back to the Golden Age of Safavid court carpets. Artistic Composition The Field: A luminous, ivory-parchment field serves as the backdrop for a sophisticated, multi-layered composition.