Black 10'2''x13'7'' Kashan Traditional 250 KPSI Master Weaver Signed Low Pile Low Odor Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

This exceptional hand knotted Kashan rug from Iran displays a deep black field adorned with intricate vine and floral motifs in ivory, mint, gold, aqua, and brown. Crafted from fine wool with a smooth half-inch pile and approximately 250 KPSI density, the rug reflects a high level of workmanship consistent with master-weaver production. Its grand 10'2 by 13'7 size provides commanding room presence ideal for formal living rooms or designer-curated spaces. The composition remains elegant yet detailed, celebrating traditional Kashan aesthetics with clarity and balance. In excellent vintage condition and free from stains, tears, thinning pile, or odor, this piece offers both durability and refined beauty—making it a distinguished collector-grade Persian rug suitable for elevated interiors.

• Exact Size: 10'2"x13'7"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Black, Ivory, Mint, Gold, Aqua, Brown, Multi
• Origin: Iran
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: Vintage
• Condition Description: Vintage in excellent condition
• Rug#: AOR19965
• Kpsi: 250

Story Behind the Art: Kashan rugs, named for their origins in the Persian city of Kashan, are prized for their fine craftsmanship and dense knotting technique. These rugs display elaborate arabesques, floral stems, rosettes, palmettes, blossoms, and leaf motifs arranged in tightly packed patterns, either in repeating layouts or centralized medallion designs. Traditional Kashans often include pendant medallions, decorated corner spandrels, and rhythmic floral ornamentation. In the 16th century, master artisans traveled to the areas of modern Pakistan and India, where they introduced Kashan weaving methods that led to carpets of such quality they occasionally surpassed their Persian counterparts. This shared heritage continues to influence Kashan-style rugs made outside Iran today.