HOT ! 8\'5\'\'x11\'7\'\' Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Indo Kashan Traditional Plush Pile Vintage Velvety soft Rug

Rooted in classical Persian inspired craftsmanship, this 8\'5\" x 11\'7\" hand knotted wool Indo Kashan rug features a high, plush pile of approximately 1.00, a cotton foundation with a sought after velvety soft hand feel. Woven in the traditional Indo Kashan style, the rug combines durability with refined elegance, making it both a collectible textile and a functional statement piece for larger interiors. Kashan rugs are historically conceived as stylized garden compositions, where the layout reflects order in nature and the balance between structure and growth. The ivory and beige field acts as a luminous ground, symbolizing purity and openness, and serves as a canvas for gently scrolling vines and floral rosettes. These motifs, rendered in blush, soft pink, and peach, represent renewal and flowering, introducing warmth without overwhelming the design. Accents of aqua and light blue appear within select blossoms and leaves, evoking water and air elements traditionally associated with tranquility and balance in Persian design philosophy. Midnight blue is used sparingly for outlining and focal points, providing visual anchor and definition, while enhancing depth and contrast across the lighter palette. The surrounding border repeats the interior floral language in softened tones, functioning as both a visual frame and a symbolic enclosure, reinforcing harmony and continuity. Ideal for formal living rooms, bedrooms, or elegant dining spaces, this rug pairs beautifully with neutral upholstery, light woods, and both traditional and transitional interiors, offering a calm yet luxurious foundation to the room.

• Exact Size: 8\'5\"x11\'7\"


• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug


• Yarn: Wool


• Color: Ivory, Peach, Blue, Blush, Aqua, Midnight Blue, Multi


• Origin: India


• Pile Height: 1 inch


• Condition: Pre-Owned


• Condition Description: Vintage in excellent condition
  


• Rug#: ORH20277

Story Behind the Art: Indo Kashan rugs are a sophisticated Indian made tribute to the legendary carpets of Kashan, Iran. While the originals date back to the 16th century Safavid courts, the \'Indo\' variety is crafted today in Indian weaving hubs like Jaipur and Bhadohi. They are widely regarded as some of the most classic looking rugs in the world, bringing a sense of royal history into modern homes. Most Indo Kashan rugs follow the famous \'Medallion and Corner\' (or Book cover like) layout. They feature a central, diamond shaped medallion surrounded by a field of densely packed floral vines, palmettes, and arabesques. You may also see the \"Shah Abbas\" field, an all over floral pattern without a central medallion. These rugs are hand knotted (approx. 150–250 knots per square inch) with a 100% wool pile on a cotton foundation. Higher end versions often use premium New Zealand wool for a velvety sheen, sometimes incorporating silk highlights to make the floral patterns shimmer.