{"product_id":"antique-kashan-dabir-rug-9x12-floral-15561","title":"Antique Kashan Dabir Rug 9 × 12 ft (375 × 273 cm) Ivory | 15561","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;\"\u003eAntique Kashan Dabir · c. 1930–1940 · 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;\"\u003eAntique Kashan Dabir — Hand-Knotted Highland Wool 9 × 12 ft\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#555;font-size:1rem;max-width:600px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003eAn antique Kashan of the 1930s drawn in the celebrated Dabir manner, hand-knotted in fine lustrous highland wool — a finely composed floral field of roses, blossoming sprays and curling leaves on a luminous ivory ground.\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 great workshops of \u003cstrong\u003eKashan in central Iran\u003c\/strong\u003e around \u003cstrong\u003e1930–1940\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a finely drawn antique carpet in the classical Kashan tradition. The town of Kashan lies on an ancient Silk Road route and has been celebrated for its weaving since the fifteenth century, when European royalty and nobility commissioned carpets from its looms for their courts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom around 1870 a period of exquisite manufactories began in Kashan — among them \u003cstrong\u003eDabir\u003c\/strong\u003e and Mohtasham — renowned for their use of the finest imported English \u003cstrong\u003eManchester wool\u003c\/strong\u003e. The drawing of this piece follows the \u003cem\u003eDabir manner\u003c\/em\u003e, named after the workshop that originated the design: a balanced, finely articulated floral composition that became one of the most sought-after expressions of the Kashan school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pile is fine highland wool — the lustrous \"cork\" or Manchester-grade wool for which antique Kashans are prized — knotted on a cotton warp and weft. Carpets of this provenance are typically worked at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e250,000–360,000 knots per m²\u003c\/strong\u003e, the density that allows the small flowers, leaf veins and slender curling tendrils of the Dabir drawing to be rendered with such precision.\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 composition rests on a luminous \u003cstrong\u003eivory-to-cream ground\u003c\/strong\u003e that gives the carpet its light, open character. Across it runs a finely drawn \u003cstrong\u003efloral field of roses, blossoming bouquets and curling leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e — the decorative vocabulary for which the Dabir Kashan is known. The palette is gentle and well balanced: \u003cstrong\u003erose-pink and soft blues\u003c\/strong\u003e in the flowers, \u003cstrong\u003emadder reds\u003c\/strong\u003e in the blossoms, and \u003cstrong\u003egreens\u003c\/strong\u003e in the foliage, framed by a main border that carries the same floral repeat and is set off by fine ivory guard stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a carpet of quiet elegance — the saturated jewel tones of the flowers held against the calm ivory ground, in the measured, drawing-led manner that distinguishes a fine Kashan from its many later imitations.\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;\"\u003eAn Antique Kashan as an Investment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine antique Kashans of the 1930s — finely knotted in the lustrous Manchester-grade wool that is no longer produced — sit at the upper end of the antique Persian market and form a finite, appreciating category. A piece of this size, age and quality is both a furnishing and a tangible \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's asset and store of value\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied with a certificate of authenticity and full provenance documentation — an acquisition that can be enjoyed underfoot while holding its standing in the international market.\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\u003e375 × 273 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (10.2 m²) this is a generous large-room carpet. Three contexts in which it reaches its full effect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal dining room:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under a table seating eight to ten, the ivory ground keeps the room light while the floral drawing reads as a measured pattern from above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiving room or reception:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anchoring a full sofa group, the gentle palette and fine drawing reward close looking from every seat in the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge bedroom or modern interior:\u003c\/strong\u003e The luminous ground and classical drawing bring historical depth to a restrained, contemporary setting — a deliberate counterpoint to minimal walls and clean lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 (Dabir manner)\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;\"\u003eFloral field of roses, blossoming sprays and leaves, with floral main border\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% fine highland (Manchester-grade) 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\u003eKnot density\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eapprox. 250,000–360,000 knots per m²\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;\"\u003e375 × 273 cm (approx. 9 × 12 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;\"\u003e10.2 m² (large room 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;\"\u003eAntique, approx. 1930–1940\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;\"\u003eIvory \/ cream ground with rose-pink, soft blue, madder red and green florals\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 original condition with light wear and a fine patina; original fringes and side bindings; pile naturally shorter in places. No holes, no open seams.\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#15561\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. In 2021, a rug from our collection was featured in the film \u003cem\u003eSpencer\u003c\/em\u003e (Pablo Larraín, with Kristen Stewart as Diana, Princess of Wales).\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  Antique Kashan Dabir  |  1stDibs Recognized Dealer  |  Label STEP Certified\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":53146508689675,"sku":"15561","price":8990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5721\/1781\/files\/15561-kashan-antique-00.jpg?v=1780136084","url":"https:\/\/the-rug-merchant.com\/en-om\/products\/antique-kashan-dabir-rug-9x12-floral-15561","provider":"Djoharian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}