Ustadan Mohtashem is one of the most revered weavers of Kashan. His rugs are some of the highest quality Persian weavings. The town of Kashan located in central Iran between Isfahan and Tehran is often referred to as the greatest weaving center in western Persia. Since the 3rd quarter of the 19th century and for about 30 years, the finest and most delicate carpets of wool and silk were woven by arguably the most respected ustadan (master weaver), Zufilkhar Ed Din Mohtashem. These rugs are noted for their use of purple and ruby red silk bindings for the selvedges. They are characterized by a particular style, color and use of imported merino wool. Whether signed or unsigned, Mohtashem’s are considered the crème de la crème of all Kashan weavings.
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10 Rugs Found in Mohtashem Kashan
This extraordinarily fine antique Oriental Kashan rug from Persia has an expansive yet finely articulated Mina Khani or floral trellis spreading gracefully across the field.
Finely drawn arabesques woven in a combination of stately colors decorate the medallion and stark ivory field of this elegant antique Persian rug from Kashan.
Lurid floral patterns and stylized vinescrolls with angular contours decorate the sharply contrasting Kohl black field of this stately antique rug from Kashan.
A grand medallion with cornerpieces unfolds in the classic Persian style on this lavish yet reserved antique Kashan.
This exquisitely elegant antique Kashan from Persia hasanalmost jewel-like coloration and drawing.
Woven in the workshops of Kashan's illusive master weaver Mohtashem, this antique carpet features a spectacular inset medallion. Sinuous vinescrolls, vibrant red accents and oxidized blue palmettes are dramatically offset against the chic ivory field.
Woven in the workshops of Kashan's illusive master weaver Mohtashem, this antique carpet features a spectacular inset medallion. Sinuous vinescrolls, vibrant red accents and oxidized blue palmettes are dramatically offset against the chic ivory field.
A stately rug, this antique Kashan Persian rug features a sprawling floral design. Richly ornamented and set against
Woven in the late 19th century, this antique carpet from Kashan features an archetypal pendant-flanked medallion based around a central octofoil pattern. A lush arabesque woven in a soft combination of beautifully oxidized colors decorates the delicate ivory field.
Sinuous vinescrolls and ornate floral motifs decorate the refined field and inset medallion featured in this antique Persian rug created in Kashan circa 1880.
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