Fine Antique Kashan Persian Rug, Mohtasham Quality – circa 1890–1905

Kashan rugs woven at the turn of the 20th century in the manner of Haji Mollah Mohammad Hassan Mohtasham are among the most sought-after Persian rugs ever made, prized for their lustrous wool and precise drawing. This example, attributed to the Ateshoglu circle and woven around 1890–1905, has a brick-red field with a pale ivory medallion, deep indigo spandrels and a dense floral border in red, ivory and navy. More than a century later the wool still glows.

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Provenance: Kashan, Persia
Workshop: Ateshoglu (Mohtasham quality)
Date: circa 1890–1905
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Knot Density (sq inch): 361
Weave: hand-knotted
Warp (foundation): cotton
Pile: fine wool
Condition: Very good – A small dent on one side of the border, not easily noticeable from afar.
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Dimensions (ft): 4'6" x 6'5"
Dimensions (cm): 137 x 196