Shah Abbasi Medallion

🧵 Rug Details

• Type: Handmade Persian Rug

• Origin: Kashan, Iran

• Size: 120 × 240 cm 

• Knot Density: Estimated 50–60 Raj 

• Weaving Style: Dense, fine knots

• Warp & Weft:  cotton foundation

• Pile Yarn: High-grade kork wool 

• Condition: Excellent — no visible signs of wear, fading, or damage

🎨 Color Palette

• Primary Background: Cream / Ivory — offers a bright, elegant base

• Borders: Deep navy blue, creating strong visual contrast

• Accent Colors:

   

  • Lacquer red – used in floral and vine elements

  • Turquoise blue – especially in the medallion and corner spandrels

  • Olive green – subtle leaf details

  • Gold tones – highlight outlines and interior motifs

   

• Dye Method: Made using natural vegetable dyes, applied via traditional hand-dyeing techniques

🖐 Handmade Features

• Design Symmetry: Impeccably aligned medallion and floral balance — hallmark of expert craftsmanship

• Subtle Irregularities: Minor variations in motifs and outlines confirm authentic hand-knotted origin

• Finish: Glossy, luxurious sheen — from both kork wool and precise shearing

• Cultural Motifs: Includes palmettes, arabesques, lotus flowers, and scrollwork, traditional to Persian rug design