Antique Kashan carpet, Dabir workshop

Object Description

In exceptional condition and dating from the early 20th century this Kashan carpet was produced by the Dabir workshop in the city of Kashan, Persia. They were famous for weaving the most intricate and delicate floral designs using the best wool available, which was known as Kork wool.  It took much longer to weave workshop carpets of this quality and expert weavers would have taken a couple of years to complete this elaborate and remarkable carpet.  Dabir workshop hence produced a smaller amount of carpets and these are sought after pieces due to their intricate designs and weaving of the highest quality.  The wool pile of on this carpet is very high throughout, the kork wool is very glossy and has almost a silk sheen to it.  A remarkable elegant antique Kashan, and increasingly collectable.

Visit our barn showroom in Crondall, Surrey to see this lovely classical antique Kashan carpet and many more, we have a 1000 plus items in our inventory.  Alternatively request a home visit, as we love to travel around the country showing our rugs in-situ, we would love to show you this beautiful antique Kashan carpet in your own home.  This is a free service we have provided for over 25 years.

Object History

Kashans are highly treasured and classed among the very best Persian carpets and rugs. Kashan is north of Isfahan in the centre of Persia, this is also a town where fine rugs and carpets were woven, both have similarities in design and colour.  The best antique Kashan rugs were woven from the late 19th to the beginning of the 20th century. During this time period, the finest and highest quality antique Kashan rugs were commissioned for individual homes predominately for the Western market.   The finest examples are sought after by antique rug collectors or for decorative purposes to use on the floor.

Object Condition

The wool pile is in excellent condition, woven with the finest kork wool it has a high pile all over.

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