Isfahan Persian Rug 256 × 372 cm, Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 256 × 372 cm — a Isfahan made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 9.52 m² (8.4' × 12.2'). Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

Materials and construction

Stated material: new wool, silk, silk warp. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A large format for open-plan rooms or formal reception spaces.

Knot density and quality

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.

How it reads

Colour is recorded as black and grey. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.