Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Isfahan Persian Rug, 70 × 90 cm

At a glance

This Isfahan comes from Iran and measures 70 × 90 cm. The covered area is about 0.63 m² (2.3' × 3'). Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

Materials and construction

Stated material: new wool, silk, silk warp. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Format and use

A small format, at home in a hallway, beside a bed, or in front of a bench.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 1,000,000+ knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Period

Stated condition: approx. 50 years old.