Isfahan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 82 × 130 cm, Wool & Silk

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Isfahan of 82 × 130 cm. The covered area is about 1.07 m² (2.7' × 4.3'). Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

Construction

Stated material: new wool, silk, silk warp. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 10-12mm.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

On the knot count

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

The stated colourway is red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.