6 x 10 Antique Red Persian Kashan Rug 79184

79184 Antique Red Persian Kashan Rug, 06'05 x 10'01.

Radiating with the fervent warmth of a garden caught in perpetual bloom, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kashan rug unveils a jubilant composition where symmetry and splendor dance in harmony. Its blazing red field ignites the senses, acting as both canvas and flame for a series of stylized botanical motifs that pulse with rhythm and vitality. At the heart of the Kashan rug lies a radiant cross medallion crowned by plumes of feathery fronds, issuing forth like a sacred flame from a temple brazier, anchoring the composition in geometric grace.

Surrounding this luminous center is a celestial bouquet—palmettes, blossoming branches, and vase-like floral bursts erupt in ornamental abundance, each motif arranged with architectural precision yet painterly flair. The visual cadence mimics the flowering terraces of Persian gardens, where ordered beauty gives way to natural flourish. The symmetrical arrangement reflects the mystical notion of paradise—a divine garden suspended in perfect balance—while the intense reds, navy blues, and earthy browns imbue the piece with enduring energy, as if it were alive with the memory of spring.

Enclosing the vibrant field is a midnight navy blue border adorned with a parade of rosettes, floral sprigs, serrated leaves and vine-scrolls, their rhythmic procession lending stability to the exuberant interior. Guard bands in complementary colors, striped with meandering floral tracery, further define the Kashan rug’s structure, containing the jubilance like the carved walls of a Persian courtyard. This interplay between interior exuberance and exterior order is a masterstroke of Kashan weaving, a hallmark of a tradition known for uniting poetic metaphor with decorative refinement.

More than a mere decorative artifact, this antique Kashan rug is a woven hymn to nature’s abundance and the Persian imagination’s flair for romantic idealism. It tells the story of a time when carpets were portals to paradise, each motif a symbol, each thread a prayer. Whether viewed as a work of art or a fragment of cultural poetry, this medallion floral rug transforms any room into a garden of eternal bloom, reminding us that beauty—like memory—can be preserved in the weave of wool and the echo of floral form.

• Abrash. Age Wear.
• Hand knotted wool.
• Made in Iran.
• Measures: 06'05 x 10'01.
• Pile Height: 0.25 of an inch.
• Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.