Keshan | 158 x 104 cm | Nr. 12-471930

440,00 €

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Keshan

There is only one rug like this in red: it brings together traditional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. The knot density of roughly 160k-200k knots per m² makes the elaborate work visible – right down to the fine execution of the details. At 158 × 104 cm it is well placed as a rug for the bedroom or study. It also cuts a fine figure in a small living room. Colouring and texture give a room a homely atmosphere – with a character no second rug shares.

Delivery time	1-3 days
Origin	Persia
Dimensions	158 cm x 104 cm (= 1.64 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool
knots	160k-200k
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 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 whole range of impressive qualities: thanks to the natural lanolin in the fibre, 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 dampens sound.

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.