Isfahan Persian Rug 109 × 162 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 109 × 162 cm — a Isfahan made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 1.77 m², or 3.6' × 5.3'. Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

What it is made of

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

Format and use

This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

On the knot count

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.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.