{"product_id":"kashan-palace-rug-10x14-red-floral-medallion-14329","title":"Kashan Palace Rug 10 × 14 ft (434 × 317 cm) Red | 14329","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;padding:25px;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:2rem 0 1.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;margin-bottom:2rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.75rem;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8b0000;margin-bottom:1rem;\"\u003eVintage Kashan · Palace Format · The Djoharian Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch1 style=\"font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:300;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;margin:0 0 1rem;color:#222;\"\u003eKashan Palace Rug — Red Ground, Floral Field with Diamond Medallion 10 × 14 ft\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#555;font-size:1rem;max-width:600px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003eA grand vintage Kashan in palace format, hand-knotted in fine wool on a luminous red ground, its densely drawn floral field gathered around a finely articulated ivory-and-blue medallion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#8b0000;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:2rem;\"\u003eProvenance and Manufactory Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-knotted in the celebrated weaving city of \u003cstrong\u003eKashan in central Iran\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a finely drawn carpet in the classical Kashan tradition. Kashan is one of the great cradles of Persian weaving: from the Safavid era onward its royal manufactories produced carpets for the Shah and as state gifts to the courts of Europe, and the city's reputation rests on exceptionally fine wool and precise, drawing-led knotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece dates from the \u003cstrong\u003esecond quarter of the twentieth century\u003c\/strong\u003e and carries the classic central-medallion-and-floral-vine design (Shah Abbas tradition) for which Kashan is best known. It is worked in fine, lustrous wool on a stable cotton foundation, with small blossoms, leaf veins and slender tendrils drawn cleanly across a very large field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#8b0000;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:2rem;\"\u003eColour and Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carpet glows on a \u003cstrong\u003eluminous red ground\u003c\/strong\u003e. At its centre sits a finely drawn \u003cstrong\u003eivory-and-blue diamond medallion\u003c\/strong\u003e with pendants top and bottom, surrounded by a densely worked floral field of palmettes, rosettes and curling vine. A deep \u003cstrong\u003enavy-blue main border\u003c\/strong\u003e of scrolling flowers frames the field, set off by light-blue guard borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette combines \u003cstrong\u003ered and navy\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003elight blue, rose-pink, ivory and brass-gold\u003c\/strong\u003e and small accents of \u003cstrong\u003egreen\u003c\/strong\u003e. Along the lower end the red ground shows a gentle \u003cstrong\u003eabrash\u003c\/strong\u003e — a soft, natural variation in tone that occurs when hand-spun wool meets natural dyes, and a hallmark of an authentic hand-knotted carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#8b0000;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:2rem;\"\u003ePresence in the Room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e434 × 317 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (13.8 m²) this is a true palace-format carpet for grand rooms. Three contexts in which it reaches its full effect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrand living room or salon:\u003c\/strong\u003e the red ground brings warmth to a large room while anchoring full seating groups around the central medallion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge dining room:\u003c\/strong\u003e under a long table, where the dense floral field keeps its effect even beneath the furniture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReception room or stately hall:\u003c\/strong\u003e a decorative furnishing piece that brings depth, colour and a classical focal point to a large interior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Kashan of this size and quality is both a furnishing and a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's piece\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied with a certificate of authenticity and full provenance documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#8b0000;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:2rem;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1rem 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;width:35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eKashan, central Iran\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eCentral diamond medallion on a densely drawn floral field (Shah Abbas tradition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eHand-knotted, Persian knot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial (pile)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e100% wool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial (foundation)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e100% cotton warp and weft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e434 × 317 cm (approx. 10 × 14 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e13.8 m² (palace format)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eSecond quarter of the 20th century (around 1925–1950)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eRed ground with navy, light blue, rose-pink, ivory, brass-gold and green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eGentle abrash (natural colour variation) at the lower end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eGood condition with a fine even patina; original fringes and side bindings. A decorative furnishing piece.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderfloor heating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eSuitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;\"\u003e#14329\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#8b0000;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:2rem;\"\u003eResponsible Sourcing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDjoharian is a \u003cstrong\u003eLabel STEP certified dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e for fair-trade knotted rugs — a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/label-step.org\/dealers\/djoharian-teppiche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#8b0000;\"\u003eVisit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#8b0000;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:2rem;\"\u003eTrust and Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith roots in the \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran\u003c\/strong\u003e and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade, Djoharian has specialised in antique, designer and collector rugs since \u003cstrong\u003e1967\u003c\/strong\u003e. As a \u003cstrong\u003e1stDibs Recognized Dealer since 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e with verified seller status and a 5.0\/5 rating across 18 reviews, our pieces have been placed in private collections and stately interiors across Europe and North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#8b0000;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:2rem;\"\u003eService and Acquisition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in the Djoharian Collection is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main, professionally washed and shipped with a \u003cstrong\u003ecertificate of authenticity and full provenance documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e. We offer secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured. Viewing in our Lohr am Main showroom is welcome by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:2.5rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e8e8e8;font-size:0.75rem;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8b0000;\"\u003e\n  Vintage Palace Kashan  |  Since 1967, Grand Carpet Bazaar Tehran  |  1stDibs Recognized Dealer\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;font-style:italic;color:#888;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003eDjoharian — Antique and Bespoke Oriental Rugs since 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Djoharian Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53147329659147,"sku":"14329","price":7154098.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/the-rug-merchant.com\/en-kr\/products\/kashan-palace-rug-10x14-red-floral-medallion-14329","provider":"Djoharian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}