{"product_id":"antique-silk-kashan-persian-prayer-rug","title":"Antique Silk Kashan Prayer Rug (Late 19th Century)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"436\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eThis antique silk Kashan prayer rug is a masterpiece of late-19th-century Persian weaving, representing the refinement and spiritual grace that made Kashan one of Persia’s most celebrated silk-weaving centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eWoven entirely of fine silk on silk foundation, this rug exhibits extraordinary delicacy and precision. Although structured as a prayer rug, it was almost certainly created for display as a wall hanging, reserved for collectors and connoisseurs of exceptional artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eThe composition reveals a central vase of life from which flowering branches ascend toward a mihrab-shaped arch (minaret)—a visual metaphor for paradise and divine beauty. Two elegant birds flank the vase, surrounded by blossoms in soft blue and rose tones, symbolizing rebirth, serenity, and eternal joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eIts borders reflect classic Kashan design, featuring delicate rose hues adorned with birds and running animals, framed by twin guard bands that balance symmetry and movement. The harmonious interplay of ivory, blue, gold, and blush pink tones creates an atmosphere of peace and quiet grandeur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eCollection: \u003cem data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eThe Ballantyne Collection – Rugs \u0026amp; Carpets from Persia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eCatalogue Entry: \u003cem data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eNo. 2 – Kashan Silk\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eEstimated Knot Density: Approx. 2,175,000 total knots (≈10×9 per cm²)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eOrigin: Kashan, Central Persia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003ePeriod: Late 19th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSilk on Silk • 4’0” × 6’5” (122 × 196 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKnot Density (sq inch):\u003cspan\u003e  400\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003eOverall: Fair condition for age; the silk is fragile and brittle, typical of fine 19th-century Kashan silk rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eSmall ½-inch professionally stabilized repair on border (2\/3 down).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eNo end fringes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eWear along bindings and minor curvature in borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003eColor variation between upper mihrab area and main field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003eBack fitted with a fabric strip and three metal rings for easy wall hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003eThe rug is stored in a custom protective bag to preserve its integrity and prevent further aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003eIn Persian tradition, the prayer rug serves as both a spiritual gateway and a work of art—a reflection of paradise on earth.\u003cbr data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2689\"\u003eThis particular Kashan silk piece combines floral and avian imagery with luminous hues that embody both earthly and heavenly paradise—a timeless theme in Persian aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2903\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"3267\"\u003eThis is a rare and museum-worthy antique Kashan silk—a poetic relic from the Golden Age of Persian weaving.\u003cbr data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003eIts prayer-arch composition, silk-on-silk weave, and delicate depiction of paradise make it an exceptional choice for serious collectors, museums, or discerning interior designers seeking a spiritual and historical focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3406\"\u003ePerfect for framing or wall display, this rug carries the quiet grace of a bygone era—a window into the Persian vision of paradise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"85","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47552455803050,"sku":"10176A","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/9434\/2754\/files\/1.CoverPageofBallantynecollection_960c2ddb-2eea-4ddf-be7d-b55b6277969d.jpg?v=1761080269","url":"https:\/\/www.keshmiri.ca\/products\/antique-silk-kashan-persian-prayer-rug","provider":"KESHMIRI - House of Persian Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}