Isfahan Persian Rug 175 × 102 cm, Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 175 × 102 cm — a Isfahan made entirely by hand. That is roughly 1.79 m² of floor, about 5.7' × 3.3'. Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

Construction

Stated material: new wool, silk, silk warp. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as approx. 6 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

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.

How it reads

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

Period

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.