61412 Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, 08'09 x 12'07.
The Garden of Eternity: A Vintage Persian Kashan Masterpiece of Imperial Grace
From the regal weaving ateliers of central Persia emerges this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Kashan rug, an exclusive composition that transcends mere ornamentation to embody the poetry of paradise itself. Woven with the refinement and grandeur that once adorned the palaces of Persian nobility, this extraordinary masterpiece transforms the floor into a living garden — a symphony of form and movement where art, heritage, and emotion converge. Its field unfurls like a celestial tableau of botanical abundance, each signature motif rendered with lyrical precision, inviting the eye to wander as though through the manicured courtyards of Kashan’s royal gardens.
At the heart of its artistry lies an allover botanical pattern, a timeless homage to the Persian ideal of the eternal garden — a metaphor for both divine beauty and human aspiration. Stylized blossoms bloom in rhythmic succession, intertwined with tendrils that cradle the Lotus flower, a sacred emblem of rebirth and immortality. The delicate peonies whisper of power, the tulips of prosperity, while hidden roses speak of passion and mystery. Each flourish of the vine, each curling petal, is an act of devotion — a meditation on beauty as a sacred language. The verdant design is not static but alive, breathing with the cadence of an ancient civilization’s reverence for nature and order.
Encircled by an ornate border, the composition achieves an architectural harmony that evokes the symmetry of Persian palatial courtyards. The border acts as both threshold and frame — a sacred boundary between the inner world of paradise and the outer world of earthly existence. Its repetition of floral medallions and palmettes creates a sense of infinite rhythm, like verses from a ghazal composed in precious wool. The artistry of the weave, fine yet supple, reveals the mastery of Kashan’s renowned artisans, whose hands turned wool into poetry and symmetry into soul.
To own such an exquisite work of art is to hold a fragment of Persian eternity — a living artifact of refinement and reverence. This is not a rug one merely places; it is one to be lived with, contemplated, and cherished. In it resides the quiet grandeur of centuries past, the whisper of garden breezes, and the enduring promise of paradise on earth. It is a collector’s dream — a vintage Persian Kashan masterpiece woven not only with wool, but with grace, symbolism, and the spirit of empire itself.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 08'09 x 12'07.
- Pile Height: 0.31 of an inch.
- Date: 1940's. Mid-20th Century.
