Iran Kashan Rug 210 X 145 Cm

Iranian rug in kurk wool (fine lamb's wool), cotton warp and weft, 1960-70. Very good state. Beautiful achievement. Strong and durable mat.

Beautiful traditional medallion kashan, in dozar format, recalling the academic achievements of the Safavid dynasty (1501-1732). During the reign of Shah Abbas (1588-1629), schools were created to train Ustads (master weavers) who made carpet cartoons. The designs were inspired by Persian tradition by reproducing hunting scenes, gardens, roses, trees, mosaic patterns or bas-reliefs (Persepolis)…
From 1936, on the initiative of Reza Palhavi Shah and until the middle of the 20th century, the Iranian state created a subsidized institution in order to preserve ancient and traditional motifs. These carpets have the name 'Sherkat farsh' which can be translated as 'State carpet' and which allowed to safeguard and transmit the know-how and the tradition of the Persian carpet.

This kashan is the very example of this tradition. In the center, two sky blue and beige medallions are inserted in a navy blue medallion. Four spandrels, reminiscent of the central medallion, as well as borders with a 'herati' or 'samovari' (flower) motif frame the field of the deep red carpet, which consists of a multitude of flowers and foliage.

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