Isfahan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 101 × 144 cm, Wool & Silk

At a glance

A Isfahan from Iran, measuring 101 × 144 cm. The covered area is about 1.45 m² (3.3' × 4.7'). 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.

Where it fits

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

Knot density and quality

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.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is multicolour. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.