Isfahan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 104 × 160 cm, Wool & Silk

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Isfahan of 104 × 160 cm. The covered area is about 1.66 m² (3.4' × 5.2'). Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

Materials and construction

Stated material: new wool, silk, silk warp. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

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

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

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