Isfahan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 103 × 160 cm, Wool & Silk

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 103 × 160 cm — a Isfahan made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 1.65 m² (3.4' × 5.2'). Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

What it is made of

Stated material: new wool, silk, silk warp. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 10-12mm.

Size and placement

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

Fineness of the knotting

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.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.