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Quality New Persian Kashmar Rugs and
Carpets for Sale
Jami Mosque in Ardekan
Seen on www.ibchamber.org
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In 1999 Kasra
Massarat answered a question on a rug
discussion site and I tucked it in my notes.
Kasra owned Asian Trade in Tuscon Arizonia and I
always appreciated his insight. so now after 6
years I find myself going back to Kasra's
description as I write about Kashmar rugs. What
took me so long.
In writing of another rug Kasra wrote, "
a common design for Kashmars and in Farsi is
called "ZIR KHAKI" design (reproduction
of the old Kashan designs). Which translate
exactly to "under earth" and is
reffered to designs that depict archeological
artifacts found in Iran such as vases and other
ornaments with designs of birds, etc. The knot
count mentioned is reletively high but not too
unusual. I would be interested to know how you
came up with the age. Although I do not know the
history of commercial rug production in Kashmar,
I've never seen an old one. If I were to go on a
limb I'd guess your rug to be 1960's or even
70's. Kashmar by the way is a small
"town" south of Mashed in the province
of Khorasan, Iran.
Hope this helps and please let me know the source
of the age estimate.
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Posted by Kasra Massarat on
February 17, 1999 at 17:41:51:
In Reply to: Kashmar
Carpet posted by Reg on February 14, 1999 at
00:58:17:
: We have a 9x12 Kashmar with about 280 knots per sq.
: inch which has a very complicated curvilinar design in
: 9 colors.It is about 60-70 years old and has faded
quite a bit in some colors esp. light blue and gold but
is in very good condition otrerwise.The design has
several vases,birds,deer and other images and I have been
unable to find anything like it in any books or on the
internet.I did once see a very similar carpet in a local
rug store ( but it was not as well made )and the store
staff could only tell me it was also a Kashmar.If anyone
could help me with some information on Kashmars in
general or tell me about mine if my description sounds
familiar it would be much appreciated
: Thanks
: Reg
Dear Reg, What you've described is a common design for
Kashmars and in Farsi is called "ZIR KHAKI"
design (reproduction of the old Kashan designs). Which
translate exactly to "under earth" and is
reffered to designs that depict archeological artifacts
found in Iran such as vases and other ornaments with
designs of birds, etc. The knot count mentioned is
reletively high but not too unusual. I would be
interested to know how you came up with the age. Although
I do not know the history of commercial rug production in
Kashmar, I've never seen an old one. If I were to go on a
limb I'd guess your rug to be 1960's or even 70's.
Kashmar by the way is a small "town" south of
Mashed in the province of Khorasan, Iran.
Hope this helps and please let me know the source of the
age estimate.
Happy trails ...
Kasra Massarat
Re:
Kashmar Carpet
I spotted this example on eBay listed
as:
DYNASTY! 13'0x9'9 Kashmar Persian Rugs Carpet S-3392
Item number: 7339175613
Seller information: premiumcarpets, Charlotte, NC.,
United States
Item Number:
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S-3392 |
Made in:
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Iran |
Origin:
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Khorasan |
Style:
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Kashmar
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Size (Feet):
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13
ft 0 in x 9 ft 9 in |
Size (Centimeter):
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396
cm x 298 cm |
Background Color:
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NavyBlue |
Colors:
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Navy
Blue, Ivory, Red, Light Blue, Hunter Green,
Orange |
Foundation:
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Cotton
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Pile:
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100%
Wool |
Age:
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30-35
Years |
Condition:
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Excellent
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Approx. KPSI:
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150
(hand-knotted) |
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