Silk Kashan Mohtashem Antique Persian Rug 70554

Beautiful Silk Kashan Mohtashem Antique Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1920 – The exquisite design of this piece is recognizably the work of the master weaver, Hadji Mollah Mohammed Hassan Mohtashem. This gorgeous piece was created in his shops during the 1920s. The rug is silk, which allows for exquisite design and fine detail. This piece features wild animals in a forest-like setting. A lion hunts a gazelle, and deer wander through the forest.

The colors have a natural feel. The colors and design come together to create an organic, earthy theme. It is reminiscent of the Garden of Eden and evokes a sense of the divine. The rug features classic Persian motifs, such as the Shah Abbas palmette and the acanthus leaf. These traditional elements date back to the 16th century during the Golden Age of the Safavid Dynasty. Mohtasham combined them with a time-honored theme that touches many cultures around the world.

This piece has the formal, refined quality for which Mohtasham pieces are known. Mohtasham was a master in his craft, and his team of weavers was well-trained and skilled enough the execute the design with precision. A silk rug made with a fine knot count, such as this piece, could take a team of weavers over a year to create.

Every piece by Mohtasham is a masterpiece, and this gorgeous rug is no exception. Its animal theme makes it unique. Its symmetry creates a natural balance that can only come from a skilled master artist.

This rug would make the perfect addition to a traditional room, or you could use it as the foundation to give a Boho chic room a more regal character. One of the more recent design trends is using antique, traditional elements in a contemporary design to create contrast. This rug would be perfect in this setting, or in any room. It has a timeless character and classic design by one of the world’s most famous master artists.