8' x 10' Persian Kashan Rug
Persian Kashan rug. This Persian rug features an intricate floral design. This is a hand knotted rug made with wool.
Each persian rug is one of a kind, handwoven and only one in our inventory.
Specifications:
Color: ivory background
Style: Kashan
Material: wool
Origin: Iran/ Kashan
Size: 8.4' x 10.4'
Condition: good
Vintage Persian Rugs versus Persian Antique Rugs: What Buyers Should Know
Looking for a way to add incredible beauty and timeless style to your home? Whether you’re looking for a rug for the living room or to add warmth and class to the master bedroom, a Persian rug could be exactly what you need.
Of course, you must learn how to navigate this area. You’ll find area rugs labeled as vintage and antique, but what’s the difference? Which of the many fine Persian rugs is better suited for your needs?
Antique vs. Vintage
First, let’s address the question of an antique rug versus vintage rugs. Technically, any rug labeled as “vintage” is between 20 and 80 years old. However, a Persian rug labeled as “antique” is over 80 or even 100 years old. So, vintage means that the rug is old, but antique means it is among the oldest examples of its kind.
Questions about Materials and Dyes
Genuine Persian rugs are stunning works of art. However, you’ll probably encounter similar-looking rugs that claim to be the real thing but aren’t. Understanding the materials, dyes, and crafting processes that go into making genuine Persian rugs can help prevent you from falling victim to these counterfeits.
Material
For a real Persian rug, wool is the material of choice in most cases. Whether you’re thinking of purchasing a traditional Persian rug in red, a Persian rug in blue and cream, rugs in teal, or a combination of different colors, authentic rugs are made with real wool. However, you will also find silk rug examples that include Persian knot patterns.
Manufacturing
These beautiful, timeless rugs are made by hand. Hand-woven rugs offer much better durability than machine-manufactured pile rugs, and they provide individual character only available with rugs hand knotted by expert craftspeople.
Dyes
These classic rugs use only vegetable dyes. Organic dyes made from vegetables last for decades without fading and are nontoxic, unlike synthetic dyes used in manufacturing modern rugs.
Knot Patterns
Knotted rugs offer eye-catching beauty and style, but did you know that knots are more than mere decoration? A hand-knotted rug will have more knots than a machine-woven rug. The more knots present, the longer the rug took to make, and the finer the craftsmanship with most fine rugs.
Names
You might be familiar with the category “Persian” or “oriental” rugs, but genuine fine rugs can be marketed and sold under many different names. These refer to different characteristics of the rugs, including their geographic area of origin, the pattern woven into them with hand-spun yarn, and the type of Turkish rug knot used around the border. Just some of the names you may encounter include the following:
• Gabbeh rugs
• Kashan rug
• Kilim rugs
• Heriz rug
• Bakhtiari rug
• Tabriz rug
How to Choose Your New Wool Rug or Silk Rug
Choosing between one-of-a-kind rugs can be challenging. Let your intuition guide you. Start with the colors of the room and your goal for the space. Do you want a hand-knotted rug that adds a sense of calm and peace? Do you want a dramatic centerpiece for the space?
Next, choose the pattern that best suits your needs. How will it tie into your existing aesthetic? Knotted rugs can add a lot of detail to any space, but it’s easy to overwhelm them with other décor. Keep your space minimally decorated so that the rug becomes the focal point of the design.
We offer fine rugs handcrafted in this ancient tradition that will last your family for centuries, becoming treasured heirlooms.
Kashan Rugs: Is This the Right Persian Rug for You?
Fine Persian rugs have been sought after for centuries for their exquisite beauty and vibrant colors. They’ve decorated mosques, cathedrals, and palaces, but today anyone can bring that beauty into their own homes.
Of course, many types of Persian rugs exist. Is a Kashan rug right for you?
The Kashan Persian rug design originated in the city of Kashan, located in Iran between Tehran and the ancient Persian capital city of Isfahan. The weaving tradition remains strong here. Today, one in three residents weaves these timeless rugs.
What else should you know about buying vintage rugs in this style? Kashan-style rugs share many similarities with kilim rugs and other Persian rug types.
1. Wool – A wool rug offers durability and beauty. While rugs from the 16th century used Merino wool, today’s are made with fine Iranian wool.
2. Backing – While authentic rugs don’t have a synthetic backing the way mass-produced rugs do, the wool fibers are woven around a silk core for durability. While this does not make it a silk rug, it does add heft.
3. Knots – These rugs are hand knotted using irregular Persian knots. Traditional hand woven rugs can last for centuries and offer a dramatically different appearance compared to machine-made area rugs.
4. Colors – Whether you’re looking for a red rug for your living room, or prefer cream, blue, or another color, there’s a Kashan rug to match. Traditional weavers use organic dyes to create these one-of-a-kind rugs. Vegetable dyes offer a subtle difference from modern synthetics and are slightly warmer and more muted.
5. Size and Shape – It’s never been easier to add a hand knotted rug to your bedroom, living room, or sitting room. Kashan-style rugs are available in many different sizes and shapes to suit your needs.
6. Care and Maintenance – Vintage rugs are delicate and must be cared for properly. We recommend putting them in low-traffic areas of the home and not wearing shoes when walking on them.
They should also be cleaned properly. Dry cleaning is best, but regular sweeping and vacuuming will help extend their lifespans. Note, do not use harsh chemical cleaners to remove dirt or staining, as this can damage the fibers and discolor the rug.
Ready to add life and color to your home? An authentic Persian-style rug woven in the Kashan style could be the ideal choice.
Manual cleaning is recommended for these rugs and if your rug is heavily soiled or stained, you’ll need to have a professional cleaning for hand knotted rugs.
Kurosh Persian rugs can guide you when it comes to caring for your new rug. We also recommend that you put them in lower-traffic areas of the home to preserve them as much as possible
Order Confirmation:
As soon as you place your order, you will receive an order confirmation email. This means that we have received your order in our system and pre-authorized your credit card for the purchase. If your item is available for immediate shipment (within 3-4 business days), we will process the charges and submit the order for shipment.
Order Shipment:
If your order is in stock and we process the charges to your credit card, it will ship within 3-4 business days from the date of your order. We will send you tracking information within 24 hours of your order leaving the warehouse to the e-mail address you provided when checking out. If you do not receive tracking information from us within six business days of your order, feel free to follow up with us at support@kuroshpersianrugs.com.
Damages:
Please inspect the packaging of your items when they arrive, if you notice any damage, you should make note of it when signing for delivery. If your items do arrive damaged, please send photos to support@kuroshpersianrugs.com and we will process an insurance claim on your behalf.
Return and exchange policy:
Cancellations:
All orders canceled after 48 hours are subject to a $20 administration fee, whether or not your order has shipped. If the order has shipped, customer will also be responsible for actual return shipping charges. Refunds will only be issued to the original credit card that you use when placing your order.
Returns:
Kurosh Persian Rugs accepts returns of undamaged products for full refund or exchange within 20 days of original purchase. Items received after 20 days will be refunded via store credit.
Customer is responsible for any additional shipping costs. Return labels will not be provided.
If you need to return any items, please contact us with your order number at support@kuroshpersianrugs.com.
