Kashan Carpet Iran Silk 185 X 130 Cm

Iranian carpet entirely in silk, around 1880. Exceptional. Carpet consisting of a mihrab and a vase decoration with flowers. On each side of the vase is a bird on a base. Two columns support the mihrab. The field of the carpet is highlighted by samovari borders (flowers). Signs of wear on the entire carpet. It should preferably be placed on the wall. In addition to the opinion of the curator of the Tehran museum (see below, bottom of page), we have an expertise which considers that this kashan is a Motashem kashan. Motashem (Motachem or Moshtashan): The name of Motashem refers to an illustrious Master weaver (Ustad) from Kashan whose workshop produced rugs of exceptional quality, finesse and designs. Motashem was renowned for the elegance of these highly refined and rich carpet cartons. The term kashan Motachem designates the finest rugs in Kashan. Ghalitché format: Ghalitché is a term used for very fine carpets. The name dozar is the most common for carpets with dimensions of 2.00 x 1.30 m. The zar is a Persian unit of measure corresponding to 1.06 m. The dozar corresponds to 2 times the zar. The making of Kashan carpets began during the Sephardic dynasty (1502-1736) precisely during the reign of Shah Abbas (1588-1629). Wanting to develop art in Persia, Shah Abbas created schools to train Ustads (master draftsmen weavers). The latter made 'cartons' of carpets. The designs consisted of medallion patterns, scenes of hunts, flower branches, trees, gardens, mihrabs (like this one) but also mosaics. The major carpet creations were made in the cities of Kashan (central Iran), Tabriz and Isfahan. The carpet became academic. After troubled times in the 18th century, Kashan revived the art of carpeting. The achievements of the end of the XIX century and the beginning of the XX are considered major both in silk and in kurk wool. We contacted the Tehran Carpet Museum in April 2016 to get an opinion. The museum curator was kind enough to answer us: Hello, Based on the photo received, it seems to us that the carpet is a kashan from the middle of the Qadjar period. It is a precious museum carpet, despite the irregularities and past colors due to use and the passage of time. But, it should be added that one can never give a definitive opinion on a carpet, based only on these photos, without seeing it and examining it closely. Cordially. Tehran Carpet Museum 04/19/2016 (French translation) Faced with the situation, we ship our carpets and kilims in Chronopost and at our expense (up to 30 kg) in mainland France and Europe. Do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email. Take care of yourself.