Isfahan Persian Rug 78 × 258 cm, Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

About this rug

A Isfahan from Iran, measuring 78 × 258 cm. It covers approximately 2.01 m², or 2.6' × 8.5'. Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

What it is made of

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

Where it fits

The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

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 red and orange. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.