Isfahan Persian Rug 143 × 208 cm, Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Isfahan of 143 × 208 cm. The covered area is about 2.97 m² (4.7' × 6.8'). Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

Construction

Stated material: new wool, silk, silk warp. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 10-12mm.

Size and placement

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

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 800,000–899,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

On the colourway

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