Antique Isfahan Persian Rug, 130 × 205 cm, Wool

Overview

This Isfahan comes from Iran and measures 130 × 205 cm. That is roughly 2.67 m² of floor, about 4.3' × 6.7'. Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Period

Stated condition: approx. 100 years old.