Antique Isfahan Persian Rug, 205 × 142 cm, Wool

The piece in short

This Isfahan comes from Iran and measures 205 × 142 cm. That is roughly 2.91 m² of floor, about 6.7' × 4.7'. Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as approx. 12 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 600,000–699,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

On the colourway

Colour is recorded as Weiß / beige. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

Stated age: antique. In a rug of this age, patina and some pile loss belong to the picture.