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Simply Gorgeous and Majestic Fine Royal Persian Kashan-Ashraf Rug

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:4,250.00 USD Estimated At:17,000.00 - 25,500.00 USD
Simply Gorgeous and Majestic Fine Royal Persian Kashan-Ashraf Rug
Simply Gorgeous & Majestic Fine Royal Persian Kashan-Ashraf Rug. 100%Natural, vegetable dye, hand woven, softest hand spun baby lamb's wool pile on cotton foundation. Given the fact that the town of Kashan lies at the edge of the desert,the rugs produced in and around Kashan generally feature primary colors to absorb the harsh and intense sunlight in order to sooth the eye. However, this rare and exquisite Kashan is different. The initial order for this style of beige Kashan with a broken border was placed by Ashraf Pahlavi, twin sister of the former Shah of Iran, making this limited edition rug style desirable and sought after and hence referred to as Kashan-Ashraf. This lovely piece is signed in all the four corners of the rug by the master weaver " Sani'ie ". Please notice the intricate design and well balanced color palette, combined with a superior baby lambs wool quality and highly dense weave, producing a well defined and crisp pattern. Where a typical Persian rug employs between twelve and sixteen colors, this lovely piece features over thirty eight different colors. This rug is masterfully hand woven, knot by knot, using superior quality baby lamb's wool with about 120 knots per square inch. It takes a master weaver over four years to create this beauty and bring it to the marketplace. Kashan is a town in the central part of Iran and lies at the edge of the desert. Kashan traditionally prides itself to have some of the most talented master weavers and therefore being capable of producing some of the finest rugs in the industry. Spirited uncompromising workmanship, sublime color palette and durable construction have made Kashan, rug of choice for many centuries. This lovely Kashan can transform any living space into a fabulously inspired interior. Size: 13 feet 8 inches X 9 feet 6 inches. Country of Origin: Iran.
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