What are Kashan carpets?

A Kashan carpet is a high-quality rug that uses silk in its material make-up. The base is crafted from cotton and the pile is tightly and evenly knotted. You can shop a collection of Kashan rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are antique carpet balls?

Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.

Antique Kashan Carpets

Iranian Silk Rug Carpet

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Wool, Cotton

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Wool

Exceptional Antique Late 19th Century Dabir Kashan Carpet

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W 101 in L 148 in

Exceptional Antique Late 19th Century Dabir Kashan Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional antique late 19th century Dabir Kashan carpet. Contact dealer. Measures: 12.4 x 8.5.

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19th Century Persian Antique Kashan Carpets

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Wool

Exceptional Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet 'Signed Dabir L Sanaye'

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W 107 in L 146 in

Exceptional Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet 'Signed Dabir L Sanaye'

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional antique Persian Dabir Kashan carpet 'Signed Dabir L Sanaye,' “Contact Dealer.”

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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kashan Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kashan Rug

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W 97 in L 138 in

Antique Persian Kashan Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Antique Persian Kashan rug.

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Wool

Persian Silk Iranian Kashan Oriental Rug, circa 1900

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W 122 in L 164 in

Persian Silk Iranian Kashan Oriental Rug, circa 1900

By Ashly Fine Rugs 1

Located in Katy, TX

Persian masterpiece all silk Iranian Kashan. Handwoven with the finest silks during the early 1900s .

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Early 1900s Persian Kashan Antique Kashan Carpets

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Silk

Antique Persian Kashan Rug

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W 48 in L 84 in

Antique Persian Kashan Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Kashan rug. Contact dealer Excellent condition.

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1910s Persian Antique Kashan Carpets

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Wool

Persian Kashan Rug, Signed

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W 106.3 in L 145.67 in

Persian Kashan Rug, Signed

Located in Florence, IT

This extra fine Persian Kashan rug, made with exceptional quality wool, has a stunning field color and quality and a very sophisticated floral design. This particular rug is also sig...

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19th Century Persian Antique Kashan Carpets

Antique Persian Silk Kashan

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W 109 in L 161 in

Antique Persian Silk Kashan

Located in Evanston, IL

This rug has an extremely fine weave and is very rare and in perfect condition. It is rather large for a silk rug. The design is very unusual with a beautiful central medallion in ...

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1880s Persian Antique Kashan Carpets

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Silk

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan Rug

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W 125.99 in L 82.68 in

Early 20th Century Kashan Mohtasham

Located in Geneve, Geneve

At the end of 19th century Australian Merino wool has been used for the first time for rug weaving. The results were stunning: velvet-like soft pile, a successful workmanship of fin...

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Late 19th Century Antique Kashan Carpets

Antique Persian Kashan Oriental Rug

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W 107 in L 166 in

Antique Persian Kashan Oriental Rug

Located in Sarasota, FL

This 4th quarter 19th century Kashan Oriental Rug measures 8 foot 11 inch by 13 foot 0 inches. It has a medium blue ground with an empty floral design scattered throughout the field ...

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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kashan Carpets

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Wool

Antique Souf Silk and Metal Kashan

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W 200 in L 320 in

Antique Souf Silk and Metal Kashan

Located in Geneve, Geneve

Beautifully silk and metal combined woven antique Souf Kashan. This carpet is made in 1850-1880 in Iran Kashan.

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Late 19th Century Antique Kashan Carpets

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Metal

Kashan Mohtashem Oriental Rug, Late 19th Century Medium Blue Beauty

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W 106 in L 150 in

Kashan Mohtashem Oriental Rug, Late 19th Century Medium Blue Beauty

By Mohtashem

Located in Katy, TX

This is a great example of a Mohtashem Kashan workshop rug that is from the late 19th century in excellent full condition with its original fringe in tack. It has been earth-tone saf...

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Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Kashan Carpets

Early 20th Century Persian Kashan - 8' x 12' - Mint, Beige, Blues

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W 96.86 in L 142.92 in

Early 20th Century Persian Kashan - 8' x 12' - Mint, Beige, Blues

Located in Blacksburg, VA

Beautifully Aged Antique Persian Kashan 8ft x 12ft Attractive Kashan rug hand-woven sometime around 1920. The area of Kashan is known for it's beautiful and intricate floral desig...

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Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Antique Kashan Carpets

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Wool

Antique 19th Century Mohtasham Kashan Rug

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W 54 in L 84 in

Antique 19th Century Mohtasham Kashan Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique 19th century Mohtasham Kashan rug. Contact dealer.

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19th Century Persian Antique Kashan Carpets

Wool

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Antique Kashan Carpets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique kashan carpets is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique kashan carpets — often made from fabric, wool and silk — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique kashan carpets available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Rococo antique kashan carpets are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique kashan carpets over the years, but those made by Kashan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Kashan Carpets?

Prices for antique kashan carpets start at $245 and top out at $190,000 with the average selling for $9,995.

Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You

Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.

A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.

Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.

Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.

Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.

To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.

Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.

The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.

When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.

Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Kashan Carpets

What are Kashan carpets?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Kashan carpet is a high-quality rug that uses silk in its material make-up. The base is crafted from cotton and the pile is tightly and evenly knotted. You can shop a collection of Kashan rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What are antique carpet balls?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.

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