4x7 Antique Silk Kashan Rug

4x7 Antique Silk Kashan Rug:: Beautiful fine antique silk Persian Kashan area rug conservative weaving date 1915, likely closer to 1900. An interesting and unusual fusion for rugs of this type: traditional Persian workshop carpet with strong European flare in the border motif. Also note the effect and tonalities, which may only be achieved by an authentic old carpet of this type, age, material and craftsmanship. Very high knot count with its condition being soft and supple,

Border is darker blue

Measures in a great runner size of 6'8" x 2'2"

signed in the lower right corner with first initial and last name

the wheel and helm

At one point this artwork appears to have been folded in half across the center

:: This is quite a lovely and incredibly unique Northwest Persian area rug

Very intricate and detailed piece

rich and saturated colors

On bottom left it reads: "W

Very lower right corner has an 'A'

Item ID: 01230

Condition: Overall fair