Kaschmar | 393 x 295 cm | Nr. 12-469676
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Kaschmar
This rug in red exists in exactly this form only once: it combines traditional craftsmanship with timeless elegance. With a knot density of approx. 160,000–200,000 knots per m², the painstaking workmanship shows above all in the precise drawing of the design and the fine execution of the details. At 393 × 295 cm it suits generously sized living spaces. It is shown off just as well in a salon or loft. Colouring and texture give the room a homely atmosphere – with a character no other rug shares.
| Availability | In stock | Delivery time: 1–3 working days |
| Origin | Persia |
| Dimensions | 393 cm x 295 cm (= 11.59 m²) |
| Construction | hand-knotted |
| Material | Pile: wool |
| knots | 160,000–200,000 knots |
| Colour | Red |
| Edition | one-of-a-kind piece |
Origin
The town of Kaschmar lies in eastern Persia in the province of Khorasan and is the capital of the district of the same name. It was originally called Turschis and was renamed Kaschmar in the time of Reza Shah. That is why Kaschmar rugs are sometimes still traded under their old name, Turschis.Until a good twenty years ago, it was mainly the Herati pattern that was knotted here, which was then taken up above all by the nearby provenances (source, origin) of Mood and Birjand. Today the so-called Sirchaki pattern prevails. The Sirchaki pattern depicts antique excavation finds such as vases, weapons, jugs, bowls and the like, usually on a blue or beige ground. The arrangement is almost always four-fold symmetrical with a central medallion that is occasionally adorned with a small scene. All of this is framed by a very pronounced main border. The medallions are sometimes asymmetrical and depict landscapes.
In more recent times, however, rugs with all-over patterns and rugs with the Nain pattern have also been knotted in Kaschmar, in the beige-and-blue colour combinations typical of the provenance. You can recognise these Kaschmar Nains by their deep pile. Kaschmar rugs have a fairly coarse knot density, look somewhat coarse-grained and the pile is relatively long.
Material
The pile of this Kaschmar was hand-knotted from high-quality new wool. New wool is obtained by gently shearing sheep. New wool is a renewable, natural raw material with a number of impressive qualities: thanks to the wool's natural oil content, the surface repels droplets of water and is therefore naturally protected against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, helps regulate the indoor climate and absorbs sound.
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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