Keshan | 191 x 131 cm | Nr. Z-562
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Keshan
This rug in rust red combines traditional craftsmanship with timeless elegance. At approx. 200,000 knots per m², the workmanship is correspondingly elaborate, evident in the precise drawing and the finely worked details. Its 191 × 131 cm make it a rug for the bedroom or study. It shows to equally good effect in a seating area. This one-of-a-kind piece brings individual character to a room and keeps its value far beyond short-lived trends.
| Availability | In stock | Delivery time: 1–3 working days |
| Origin | Persia |
| Dimensions | 191 cm x 131 cm (= 2.5 m²) |
| Construction | hand-knotted |
| Material |
Pile: kurk wool Weft & Warp: cotton |
| knots | 200,000 knots |
| Pile height | 10 mm |
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| Condition | pre-owned, but in very good condition (cleaned & restored) |
| Colour | Rust red |
| Edition | one-of-a-kind piece |
Origin
The central Persian city of Keshan (also written Kashan or Keschan) lies between the mountain slopes of the Zagros range and the Persian desert regions. Thanks to its climate and the caravans that crossed the country, it was – at least until the Safavids moved their seat of government to Isfahan – a flourishing metropolis, known above all for its fabric and rug production. To this day the city is shaped by the elegance and splendour of that era. Keshan rugs are artful textiles made in an age-old tradition. In Keshan, production traditionally took place in the weavers' own homes. The pile is typically knotted from extremely soft wool, which makes it particularly dense and compact.
Material
The pile of this Keshan was knotted from what is known as kork wool. Kork wool – also spelled kurk – is a particularly fine-threaded knotting yarn with an almost velvety feel. It is taken from the neck, the belly and the inner sides of the sheep's legs, which makes it especially high in quality.The weft and warp threads of this Keshan are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and elastic, which makes it particularly suited to a hard-wearing foundation.
Condition
This Keshan has a story to tell. It was knotted around 1980. We have cleaned it thoroughly and restored it with care. Despite its age, it is therefore in very good condition.
A note on the photos
Child labour? No thanks.
The rug trade against child labour: Children belong in school, not at a knotting or weaving loom. For us it therefore goes without saying that we only offer rugs made under fair conditions and without child labour. We place particular importance on good working conditions and tolerate no child labour at our producers.
We are proud to be a member of the Care & Fair campaign against child labour.
The industry-wide campaign CARE & FAIR - the rug trade against child labour was founded in 1994. The initiative has made it its mission to fight the excesses of illegal child labour in the knotting countries and, at the same time, to improve the overall situation of rug knotters and their families in the knotting regions of India, Nepal and Pakistan.
Our goals:
- Ending illegal child labour in India and Pakistan.
- Creating better living conditions for knotters' families.
- Socially responsible production. We only accept goods that have been made under fair conditions. Working with our producers as partners, we want to make clear to them that taking on social responsibility benefits everyone.
Together with Care & Fair we currently support 10 schools, 6 adult education centres and 3 day clinics in India and Pakistan.
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1-3 working days delivery time (within Germany) |
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14-day home trial |
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