Hand-Knotted 1950s Persian Kashan Carpet

A Mid-Century Persian Rug In Ivory and Powder Blue with Floral Medallion Design

The Hand-Knotted 1950s Persian Kashan Carpet embodies the quiet majesty of Persian weaving at its most refined. Crafted in the historic city of Kashan—long revered for producing some of the most elegant carpets in Persia—this piece marries fine craftsmanship with a soft, harmonious palette. Woven circa 1950, it reflects a moment when artisans balanced traditional design with modern sensibility, creating rugs that were both timeless and livable.

At the heart of this 8.5x11.5-foot masterpiece lies a delicate roundel medallion, rendered in a subtle starburst motif that radiates symmetry and light. The medallion rests upon an allover field of scrolling vines, floral sprays, and serrated leaves, each carefully composed to create a sense of movement and grace. Palmettes and blossoms unfold across the surface in rhythmic balance, their curving stems interwoven like notes in a visual symphony. A wide border of trailing vines and floral tendrils frames the composition, bringing visual depth and structural poise to the rug’s serene field.

The color palette evokes the faded elegance of an antique manuscript: ivory, beige, and sand form the base, while soft tones of powder blue, dusty teal, and charcoal add gentle contrast. The patina, developed over decades, has softened each hue into harmony—a sun-washed blend of neutral and cool undertones that makes this carpet effortlessly versatile. Its distressed texture, with areas worn to the knot heads, reveals both its history and its enduring beauty.

Every knot of this Hand-Knotted 1950s Persian Kashan Carpet speaks to the artisan’s discipline and precision. Kashan weavers were known for their fine, consistent knotting and carefully dyed wool, resulting in rugs prized for both their longevity and their artful design. This example has fully secured sides and ends, with intact or restored selvages and a professionally cleaned surface, ready for decades of continued enjoyment.

Stylistically, this carpet is a dream for interiors that celebrate quiet luxury. It sits effortlessly within vintage-inspired spaces—anchoring rooms filled with soft linens, gilded mirrors, or natural wood. The neutral palette enhances light and texture, while its intricate floral design introduces an air of classic refinement. Beneath a farmhouse dining table or at the foot of a velvet chaise, it creates an ambiance of calm sophistication.

Beyond its aesthetic beauty, this vintage rug carries a sensory richness that can only come from age and craftsmanship—the smoothness of hand-knotted wool, the muted glow of natural fibers, the faint scent of lanolin and time. The Hand-Knotted 1950s Persian Kashan Carpet is not merely a furnishing; it’s a heritage piece, woven with intention, softened by history, and preserved with care.

Design Features

• Classic Persian Kashan floral medallion design

• Scrolling vines and palmettes across an open floral field

• Balanced central roundel with symmetrical starburst detailing

• Wide floral border in traditional Kashan style

• Hand-knotted wool pile on cotton foundation, circa 1950s

Color Palette

• Ivory, beige, and sand field

• Accents of powder blue, dusty teal, and dusty charcoal

• Subtle abrash variations adding depth and authenticity

• Naturally aged, softly faded patina

Condition Notes

• Even wear across pile with mild foundation visibility

• Fully secured sides and ends; intact or restored selvages

• Professionally cleaned and ready for display

• Structurally sound with natural vintage character

Origin & Construction

• Origin: Persia (modern-day Iran)

• Region: Kashan

• Date: Circa 1950s

• Technique: Hand-knotted

• Material: Wool pile on cotton foundation

• Knot Density: Fine, typical of mid-century Kashan production

• Pile Height: Low, evenly distressed texture

Dimensions

• Size: 8'7" x 11'8" (approx. 8.5' x 11.5')

• Shape: Rectangular