Persian Rug Kashan 295 x 98 cm Wool Hand-knotted

Kashan Persian Rug

Material and Craftsmanship

This Kashan Persian Rug is hand-knotted with a pile made of 100% virgin wool. Hand knotting distinguishes the piece from machine-made carpets because each knot is placed individually within the prepared structure. The resulting surface reflects the work of the knotter directly: its texture is created by the arrangement of separate knots rather than by a printed or mechanically repeated finish. The rug therefore belongs clearly to the traditional craft of Oriental carpet making.

Virgin wool is a classic material in Persian rug production. Used as pile, it gives the rug a natural textile character and a distinctly woollen surface. In hand knotting, the pile fibres are arranged closely so that the design develops gradually across the field. The material and the method work together: wool provides the pile, while the individual knots create the structure in which the pattern is expressed.

The rug is new and unused. Its knot density is 300,000 knots per square metre. Knot density indicates how many knots are contained within a defined area and is a technical description of the fineness of the construction. A dense structure can support the precise rendering of small flowers, leaves, outlines and transitions when the design is planned for that level of detail.

Origin and Tradition

Kashan is a city in Iran known for its Persian rugs and long-established weaving culture. The Kashan tradition developed over generations through the combination of local workshop knowledge, inherited designs and careful hand craftsmanship. Kashan rugs are therefore associated with a regional form of Persian carpet art in which the composition is ordered, the ornament is finely drawn and the making of the rug follows a disciplined textile process.

Rug weaving in Kashan forms part of a wider Persian cultural history. Persian rugs were made not only for use as floor coverings but also as textiles in which design, symbolism and skilled labour could be preserved. Patterns were passed on, adapted and refined within workshops. Floral ornaments, balanced layouts and controlled lines became part of the vocabulary used by generations of weavers. Hand knotting allowed these designs to be built gradually, knot by knot, into a durable surface.

Order is an important principle in Persian carpet design. A composition may be organised around a central field, a repeated pattern or a carefully balanced arrangement of motifs. Borders provide another structural element: they frame the central design, create a visual edge and connect the inner field with the outer limits of the rug. Kashan designs often bring these formal principles together with a detailed floral vocabulary.

The name Kashan refers to a place, a regional tradition and a body of knowledge concerning material, construction and design. It is not simply a colour description or the name of one isolated motif. The tradition includes decisions about the relationship between field and border, the rhythm of repeated ornaments and the degree of detail that can be expressed through knotting. Every hand-knotted rug remains an individual textile, even when it follows established regional conventions.

Historically, Persian workshops also treated the rug as a planned composition. The drawing had to be translated into a system that could be followed during knotting, while colour relationships and the scale of the ornaments had to remain coherent across the field. This connection between design planning and manual execution is central to understanding Kashan rugs. Their appearance comes from both the inherited visual language and the practical discipline required to reproduce it in wool.

Design and Pattern

The pattern of this rug is described as a floral Oriental design. Floral ornament is one of the defining languages of Persian carpets. Flowers, leaves, vines and stylised botanical forms are arranged as decorative elements rather than presented as literal botanical illustrations. Individual motifs work together to guide the eye through the field, creating continuity and a clear ornamental rhythm.

Floral Kashan compositions may use a central arrangement, a flowing vine system or several types of blossoms placed within a balanced field. Repetition is common, but it does not have to be mechanically identical. A motif may be mirrored, turned, extended through a vine or varied in scale. These devices create movement while preserving the order of the composition. The result is a design that is decorative and detailed without losing its underlying structure.

Persian pattern traditions frequently combine botanical imagery with geometric control. Vines connect flowers, leaves occupy spaces between larger forms and smaller ornaments provide internal definition. A border can echo the vocabulary of the field while establishing a distinct frame. This relationship between flowing plant forms and measured geometry is an important feature of the Kashan design tradition.

The term Oriental design describes the rug’s decorative floral direction. It does not mean that every element is a naturalistic representation of a particular plant. In Persian rug design, botanical sources are commonly stylised, simplified and integrated into a system of repeated forms. Flowers and vines can remain recognisable while becoming more abstract through symmetry, repetition and textile geometry. Their purpose is to create a coherent pattern across the woven surface.

A fine knot structure can support detailed drawing of small outlines and transitions. The final result depends on the relationship between the design and the craft: the pattern establishes the arrangement of the ornaments, and the individual knots turn that arrangement into a textured surface. The floral character of this Kashan rug is therefore expressed through both its subject matter and the ordered method used to construct it.

Special Features

A notable feature is the combination of hand-knotted construction, a pile of 100% virgin wool and a knot density of 300,000 knots per square metre. Together, these details describe the rug’s material, technique and structural fineness. The surface is not produced by a printed image or a machine-made imitation; it is formed by the sequence of individual knots. The floral design is consequently part of the pile structure itself.

The rug is new and unused. It is also suitable for use over underfloor heating. Its overall style is described as traditional Oriental and Persian, while the pattern is floral. These characteristics connect the Kashan designation with a classic Persian design vocabulary and with a practical suitability stated for contemporary interiors.

FAQ

Where does this Kashan Persian Rug come from?

The rug comes from Persia, or Iran. The name Kashan refers to the city of Kashan in Isfahan Province, a place known for its traditional Persian rugs. Kashan has a long-established weaving history in which hand knotting, carefully ordered compositions and floral ornament play an important role. The origin therefore identifies both the Persian source of the rug and its connection with the Kashan regional tradition. It is a Persian rug, not an Indian Oriental rug.

How should I care for the Kashan Persian Rug?

Regular, gentle vacuuming helps remove dust and everyday loose dirt from the surface. Strong direct sunlight should be avoided, as prolonged exposure can alter colours over time. If a liquid is spilled, it should be absorbed promptly without vigorous rubbing. For a more thorough cleaning, professional rug cleaning is advisable, particularly because the rug is hand-knotted and made with a wool pile. A specialist service can select a method that treats the fibres and knotted structure carefully.

What makes a hand-knotted rug special?

In a hand-knotted rug, each knot is inserted individually into the foundation by hand. This creates a surface with a distinct textile texture arising from the construction itself. Knot density affects the level of detail that can be represented, while the pile material influences the character of the surface. This rug combines a dense knot structure, a pile of 100% virgin wool and a floral Kashan design. It is new and unused and is suitable for use with underfloor heating.