Exuding vibrancy and airy elegance, this hand-knotted Indo Kashan rug immediately draws the eye with its unique turquoise-green field, alive with an open floral arrangement of slender ivory vines branching into rose, periwinkle, and navy blossoms, accented with sage and olive leaves that give the composition a sense of natural lightness uncommon in traditional Kashan designs. Rather than relying on a central medallion, the motifs expand evenly across the rug, each element flowing seamlessly from the vine network in a continuous rhythm that guides the viewer’s gaze across the surface. The wide ivory border presents a complementary dense floral scroll in rose, blue, and navy, separated from the field by a soft coral-pink guard that provides a warm transition. The plush wool pile enhances the brightness of the turquoise and ivory, keeping the contrast sharp and the design crisp throughout, delivering both clarity and enduring charm.
- Exact Size: 4'1"x6'3"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Turquoise, Ivory, Rose, Black, Green, Blue, Multi
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.75 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: AOR20426
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.