Finely Woven Floral Pattern Soft Light Color Antique 19th Century Persian Mohtashem Kashan Rug 45016

Antique Persian Kashan Carpet, Late 19th Century – This traditional carpet from Kashan features an inset medallion containing a miniature octofoil woven in a saturated shade of midnight blue. Wide Hamsa motif variants featuring detailed floral sprays and bold dark blue and terracotta red accents flank the field. The elegant ivory field is decorated with prominent ogival spandrels, charming daisy chains and a dense arabesque woven in a combination of soft colors offset by contrasting outlines and detailed floral accents. Multiple guard bands decorated with minute floral motifs and vine scrolls supplement the main borders, which feature arching floral sprays and trailing branches arranged in a millefleur style that adds a distinct levity to this delicately colored carpet from Kashan.