AN EXTREMELY FINE SIGNED SILK  KASHAN CARPET, CENTRAL PERSIA approx: 13ft.3in. x  9ft.7in.(403cm. x 9ft.7in.)Very well drawn design and lovely colours with soft ivory field and light beige border. Great quality carpet with extremely fine weave, approx: 10 x 9 knots per sq. cm; woven on silk foundation. (approx: 11 million knots !!). This carpet has full pile, soft and lustrous silk. Ends with embroidered narrow kilim and fringes. Selvages, original. This carpet is in an excellent condition throughout. Very Attractive piece. woven mid-second half 20th century