Rooted in classical Kashan design, this hand-knotted Indo-Kashan wool rug balances vivacity and elegance, with a luminous ivory field filled with an allover floral scroll where terracotta-red vines branch naturally into olive-green palmettes, stylized blossoms, and split-leaf forms to create a rhythmically seamless pattern across the entire field. Rather than relying on a central medallion, the motifs distribute evenly to produce a continuous, flowing design, while a bold terracotta-red border complements the field with dense floral and geometric motifs in ivory, green, and navy, framed by inner and outer guards that anchor the composition cleanly. Plush wool preserves vivid colors and intricate details, making this Kashan rug a masterful combination of tradition, durability, and timeless appeal.
- Exact Size: 4x6
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Ivory, Teracotta, Green, Blue, Multi
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.75 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: AOR20424
Story Behind the Art: Indo-Kashan rugs are India’s homage to the revered Persian Kashan tradition, replicating the intricate medallions, niches, trees, and all-over floral motifs of Iranian prototypes. The Mughal era catalyzed the rug industry in India, elevating weaving into a high art form. Indian artisans adapted Persian designs with a distinctly local sensibility, producing rugs with tightly knotted, silk-like wool, a vivid and deep color range, and precise, realistic depictions of floral and figural motifs. These rugs balance meticulous craftsmanship with masterful composition, ensuring that each piece possesses timeless beauty, enduring durability, and global appeal, bridging Persian tradition with Indian excellence.