Antique Keshan | 206 x 135 cm | Nr. Z-4233

Antique Keshan | 206 x 135 cm | Nr. Z-4233

3.500,00 €

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Antique Keshan

Craftsmanship and timeless elegance meet in this rug in dark red and rust red. At approx. 360,000 knots per m², the workmanship is accordingly demanding, as you can see in the precise drawing and the finely worked details. Its 206 × 135 cm make it a rug for the bedroom or study. It shows to equally good effect in a child's room or a dressing room. Colouring and texture give any room a homely, exclusive note – a one-of-a-kind piece that will last for years.

Delivery time	2 days
Origin	Persia
Dimensions	206 cm x 135 cm (= 2.78 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: kurk wool Weft & Warp: cotton
knots	360.000
Year of manufacture	1920
Condition	pre-owned, but in very good condition (cleaned & restored)
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.

This antique Keshan is a collector's item. It is around 106 years old, and that alone makes it a truly special piece. Antique rugs such as this Antique Keshan are as sought after as ever and fetch top prices at renowned auction houses.

Material

The pile of this Antique Keshan was knotted from what is known as kork wool. Kork wool – also spelled kurk – is an exceptionally fine knotting yarn with an almost velvety feel. Kork wool is taken from the neck, the belly and the inner sides of the sheep's legs, and it is of particularly high quality.

The weft and warp threads of this Antique Keshan are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and has some give, which makes it especially well suited to a hard-wearing foundation.

Condition

You are not the first to take a liking to this antique Keshan. It has had owners before you who treasured and used it. It was knotted in around 1920. We have cleaned it thoroughly and restored it with care. As a result it is – despite its age – in very good condition.

A note on the photos

The colours of this rug change depending on which side you look at it from. It all depends on whether the light falls with the nap of the pile or against it. That is why we have photographed the rug from several angles.

Child labour? No thanks.

Child labour? No thanks. Children belong in school, not at a knotting frame or a loom. For us it therefore goes without saying that we only offer rugs made under fair conditions and without child labour.

We attach particular importance to humane working conditions and tolerate no child labour at any of our producers. Thank you for helping us to ensure fair conditions.

That is why we support the initiative Care & Fair against child labour in the rug trade.