Keshan - Rug - 137 cm - 66 cm - Vintage handmade wool

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Two vintage handmade wool on cotton Keshan rugs from India, late 20th century, model Keshan, sizes 137 x 66 cm and 116 x 49 cm, total weight 8 kg, in overall good condition.

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hand-knotted fine silky keshan rug 2 pieces together
Along the Silk Road

Somewhere along the busy Silk Road, in a small Indian village, where the art of carpet weaving was passed down from father to son, its story began. The carpet that lies before you today is not just made of wool and cotton; it carries within it the passing of time and the work of human hands.
In the 1970s, a young craftsman named Ramesh knotted each of its threads. The pattern – a classic Kashan design with a central pendant – was drawn for him by his grandfather, who had learned from the original Persian masters. Ramesh worked on the runner for months. Each tiny floral motif and curved tendril symbolized hope and prosperity, and the beige and orange colors evoked the warm sands of the desert.
When it was finished, the carpet was still vibrant in color. It was purchased by a dealer who took it to Europe, where it became the decoration of an elegant hallway in an old castle. Decades of trampling on its soft, velvety surface, sunlight fading its colors slightly, and use giving it the delicate, worn texture that we love so much in vintage pieces today.
This rug has survived generations and changing fashions. Today, it is not just a floor covering, but a historical imprint that tells the story of oriental craftsmanship, long journeys, and the warmth of home.

Their condition is in vintage, period-appropriate condition according to the photos, see the photos

size: 137 x 66 cm and
116 x 49 cm


hand-knotted fine silky keshan rug 2 pieces together
Along the Silk Road

Somewhere along the busy Silk Road, in a small Indian village, where the art of carpet weaving was passed down from father to son, its story began. The carpet that lies before you today is not just made of wool and cotton; it carries within it the passing of time and the work of human hands.
In the 1970s, a young craftsman named Ramesh knotted each of its threads. The pattern – a classic Kashan design with a central pendant – was drawn for him by his grandfather, who had learned from the original Persian masters. Ramesh worked on the runner for months. Each tiny floral motif and curved tendril symbolized hope and prosperity, and the beige and orange colors evoked the warm sands of the desert.
When it was finished, the carpet was still vibrant in color. It was purchased by a dealer who took it to Europe, where it became the decoration of an elegant hallway in an old castle. Decades of trampling on its soft, velvety surface, sunlight fading its colors slightly, and use giving it the delicate, worn texture that we love so much in vintage pieces today.
This rug has survived generations and changing fashions. Today, it is not just a floor covering, but a historical imprint that tells the story of oriental craftsmanship, long journeys, and the warmth of home.

Their condition is in vintage, period-appropriate condition according to the photos, see the photos

size: 137 x 66 cm and
116 x 49 cm


Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Vintage handmade wool
Nr of items
2
Model
Keshan
Colour
Multicolour
Length
137 cm
Width
66 cm
Material
Wool on cotton, Wool on wool
Country of Origin
India
Condition
Overall in good condition
Professionally Cleaned
No
Manufacturing period
Late 20th century
Weight
8 kg
Sold by
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1726
Objects sold
96.72%
Private

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