Persian Rug Kashan 150×100 cm Wool Hand-knotted

Keschan Persian Rug

Material and Craftsmanship

This antique Goltogh or Bigar Persian rug is hand-knotted and made from pure new wool. The combination of natural wool and traditional knotting gives the piece its textile character. Wool is used for the pile, creating the tactile surface associated with a wool rug. Because the rug is made by hand, each example is unique: the knots and patterned areas are built up individually rather than reproduced by an industrial process.

The pile is listed with a height of 8 mm. It therefore has a clearly perceptible surface without being described as a high-pile rug. Pure new wool supports the rustic appearance of the piece and works with the traditional nomadic design. Its texture does not present the pattern as a perfectly uniform industrial surface; instead, the material and the handwork remain visible parts of the overall impression.

The condition is described as refurbished. This identifies the state of this particular rug and distinguishes it from an untouched antique find. The refurbishment does not replace its defining characteristics: it remains a hand-knotted Persian rug in pure new wool, with a medallion design, a narrow beige border and a rustic appearance.

Origin and Tradition

Keschan is given as the rug’s region of origin. Keschan is one of the recognised Persian carpet regions and is associated with a long tradition of combining design, material knowledge and careful making. In Persian carpet production, the design is traditionally created as the rug is knotted. It is not simply printed or applied to a finished surface; the pattern develops through the sequence of individual knots and colour areas.

The Keschan tradition includes more than one visual language. Regional carpets can use carefully structured compositions, floral arrangements, central medallions or designs with a stronger geometric character. The names Goltogh and Bigar are used here as the designation of this Persian rug. They do not add a further province that is not stated for this piece.

Hand knotting requires continuous coordination between the intended design, the knotting process and the finishing work. A rug develops over an extended period as rows and colour fields are formed by hand. Small variations in contours, lines and transitions are therefore part of the visual language of handmade carpets. They reflect the making process rather than a machine-made repetition.

Persian carpet making treats the rug as both a useful textile and a designed surface. A carpet can structure a room, define a particular area and provide an independent field of ornament. This piece combines that Persian tradition with a rustic, nomadic design direction. It consequently brings together a regional craft tradition and a deliberately straightforward, traditionally oriented decorative vocabulary.

Other Persian carpet traditions are associated with Tabriz, Kashan, Nain, Sarough, Isfahan and Kerman. Those names refer to distinct regional traditions and are not additional origins for this rug. They illustrate the breadth of Persian carpet production and the way recurring ideas, including medallions and borders, can be interpreted differently from one weaving centre to another.

Design and Pattern

The principal design element is a medallion. It establishes the centre of the field and gives the composition a clearly recognisable focus. The surrounding design is organised around this central form in a traditional Persian manner. The eye is guided from the outer framing towards the interior, making the medallion the dominant feature of the pattern.

A narrow beige border frames the design. Its restrained width keeps the outer edge visually compact and supports the rug’s rustic character. Beige acts as a connecting border tone, separating the main field from the outside edge without covering the central design with a broad, dominant frame.

The style is also described as traditional Persian and Oriental, with a rustic nomadic design. Nomadic pattern traditions often rely on clearly legible forms and a strong structure that does not need to be perfectly formal. Geometric order and the irregularities associated with handwork can appear together. Here, that effect is combined with the medallion, joining a structured centre with an originally grounded ornamental character.

Pattern impact depends not only on individual motifs but also on the relationship between the inner field and the border. The medallion provides the focal point, while the narrow beige border establishes the conclusion of the composition. The pattern can therefore be read as a complete unit. At the same time, its rustic appearance keeps the design from feeling exclusively formal or ceremonial.

Medallion compositions have a long history in Persian carpet design. A central device may be round, oval, polygonal or made of several linked forms. The precise shape of this rug’s medallion is not further specified; the documented features are the medallion design, the narrow beige border and the nomadic rustic direction. These details define the pattern without requiring additional motifs to be assigned to this particular piece.

In a contemporary interior, this kind of design can function as a clearly defined textile field. Its traditional visual language can sit beside modern furniture as well as more classic furnishings. That flexibility comes from the contrast between the organised central medallion and the rustic expression. It does not alter the rug’s stated origin or its hand-knotted classification.

Special Features

The distinctive features of this one-off rug include the Goltogh or Bigar designation, its antique classification, its hand-knotted construction in pure new wool and its medallion design. The narrow beige border and the rustic nomadic styling are additional identifying details. The rug is described as refurbished and is suitable for use with underfloor heating.

Suitability for underfloor heating broadens its possible use in living spaces. Appropriate care nevertheless remains important. The combination of wool pile, refurbished condition, central medallion and narrow border makes this individual rug recognisable as its own piece rather than as a generic example of the pattern.

FAQ

How should I care for the Goltogh or Bigar Persian rug?

For routine care, vacuum at a low setting so that dust and loose dirt are removed without placing unnecessary stress on the pile. If a spill occurs, respond promptly with a damp cloth and a mild cleaning agent. Avoid vigorous rubbing, excessive moisture and harsh chemicals, as these can affect the textile surface and colours. Professional rug cleaning is advisable for a thorough treatment. It allows the cleaner to take the wool pile, hand-knotted construction and refurbished condition into account.

Where can the rug be placed?

The rug is suitable for living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms. Its rustic elegance can be combined with both classic and contemporary interiors. In a living room, the medallion can establish a centre beneath a seating arrangement. In a dining room, the border can visually frame the area beneath a table, while in a bedroom the pattern adds a traditional textile layer. Since the rug is suitable for underfloor heating, it can also be used in rooms equipped with that system.

What makes this one-off rug distinctive?

Its individual character comes from several documented features: hand-knotted construction, pure new wool, the antique Goltogh or Bigar designation, a central medallion and a narrow beige border. The rustic nomadic design gives the pattern a clearly traditional direction. Its Keschan origin places it within a Persian weaving tradition. Together with the refurbished condition and suitability for underfloor heating, these details provide a precise description of this single rug.