Kashan / 11542

A Kashan woven in wool with an ivory ground and a deep rust-red border, this antique rug presents a measured floral programme of palmettes, tulip vases and scrolling vines. The neutral ground amplifies the pattern while warm browns and soft golds provide restrained colour notes; cool indigo details add depth. Wear is minimal and the pile reads as evenly preserved, offering a soft tactile patina rather than aggressive distress. Circa 1890 - 1910. The 264 x 351 cm dimensions lend classical scale to the composition and a sense of considered, historic craft.