Large Persian Keshan Rug Signed Circa 1950

Entirely knotted by hand, pure wool, vegetable dyes, size: 3.90mX2.80m. Exactly halfway between Isfahan and Tehran, at the gates of the great desert Dasht-e-Kavir, is the city of Keshan which has 120,000 inhabitants. For a long time, the city was renowned for its textiles and ceramics. The pretty garden, several 19th century merchant houses and the bazaar may be of some interest to the visitor. The city played an important role as a commercial hub and stopping place on the Silk Road, but has since retreated to the benefit of Isfahan.The rugs are hand-knotted in the town of Keshan and surroundings. Excellent quality carpets were already woven here at the time of the Safavid dynasty (1502-1736). After a period of decline, higher quality rugs began to be made again at the end of the 19th century. The carpets are dense, tied with the Persian knot, the warp and weft are cotton, and the pile wool is of high quality. The decor is made up of beautifully drawn figures of medallions, niches, trees and figurative motifs, but we also encounter repeating floral motifs. The dominant tones are blue, red and beige.