Persian Rug 277 x 146 cm Wool Hand-knotted

Persian Rug

Material and Craftsmanship

This Persian rug was hand-knotted in Iran by Armanibaft. Hand-knotting is a traditional method in which individual knots are tied by hand around the warp, while rows of weft help secure the structure. The visible pile is made from 100% wool. Wool is a classic material in Persian rug making because it can be spun into a resilient yarn and worked into a surface with both structure and softness. Its natural character also gives a rug a tactile appearance that changes subtly with the direction of the pile.

The use of wool connects the rug with a long-established craft tradition. Before knotting begins, the weaver prepares the foundation and selects yarn for the intended palette and pattern. The pile is then built knot by knot, with successive rows compacted during the process. This allows the design to develop gradually across the field and border. Hand-knotting is a time-intensive technique, and the finished surface records the work of the maker in the arrangement of its knots, outlines and colour areas.

The rug is described as unused. It is supplied with a certificate that confirms its authenticity and origin. The combination of unused condition, hand-knotted construction and a 100% wool pile defines the material and production profile of this piece. Care should remain gentle: regular vacuuming and occasional airing are recommended in the product description, while professional cleaning can be used when a deeper treatment is necessary.

Origin and Tradition

The rug was made in Iran and belongs to the tradition of Persian carpet weaving. Iran has developed a wide range of regional weaving practices over many centuries. Different weaving centres have cultivated their own approaches to colour, drawing, knotting, layout and finishing. Some traditions favour highly detailed floral compositions, while others are known for stronger geometric structures or more restrained fields. This diversity is one of the defining features of Persian carpets as a whole.

Armanibaft is associated with an Iranian origin region known for carpet-knotting techniques and creative designs. Carpets from this region are described as being valued for fine knot density and detailed workmanship. That background explains the place of Armanibaft within the wider Persian weaving tradition without assigning this individual rug to a named province that is not identified in the description. The rug itself is specifically presented as an Iranian, hand-knotted Persian rug by Armanibaft.

Persian carpet production combines practical knowledge with a visual language passed through generations. The weaver works from a planned composition, whether that composition is based on a drawn design, a repeated pattern or an established workshop vocabulary. Preparing the warp, balancing the weft, forming the knots and trimming the pile all influence the clarity and stability of the result. Regional practice can also affect the treatment of borders, corner areas, floral details and the relationship between the central field and its surrounding elements.

The wider Iranian tradition includes several recognised carpet centres. Isfahan carpets are associated with finely drawn floral designs and carefully organised compositions. Tabriz carpets are known for precise production methods and the use of quality materials. Kashan and Kerman are also widely recognised for their refined carpet craftsmanship and distinctive design traditions. These names describe related but varied branches of Persian carpet culture; they do not identify the origin of this Armanibaft rug.

Persian rugs have long served both practical and decorative purposes. A carpet provides a durable textile surface, while its composition can organise the visual character of a room. The craft tradition therefore connects everyday use with design, material knowledge and cultural continuity. In this piece, the Iranian origin, the hand-knotted technique and the medallion arrangement place it within that broader history without requiring a claim to a particular named weaving province.

Design and Pattern

The rug has a medallion-shaped design. A medallion is a central organising form placed within the field of a carpet. It may be circular, oval, polygonal or composed of several layered contours, depending on the design tradition. Around it, the field and border create a visual framework that directs attention toward the centre while maintaining balance across the textile. The product description characterises this design as elegant and as a classic element of Persian carpet art.

Medallion compositions have a long history in Persian weaving. They are often built around an axial structure, with the central form establishing a sense of order between the upper and lower ends of the carpet. Supporting ornaments may repeat, mirror or radiate from the medallion. Depending on the workshop vocabulary, these ornaments can include floral scrolls, leaves, arabesques, tendrils or more abstract forms. Such details are general features found in medallion traditions; the source specifically identifies this rug’s overall pattern as medallion-shaped and does not provide a detailed inventory of its individual ornaments.

Harmony and stability are traditionally associated with the medallion motif. This interpretation comes from the way the central form anchors the field and gives the composition a clear centre. The border then acts as a visual frame, separating the main design from its surroundings. In Persian carpet design, the balance between field, medallion and border is often more important than any single decorative element. Repetition, symmetry and controlled spacing help the pattern remain legible when viewed as a whole.

The colour palette is described as beautiful, but individual colours are not specified. It is therefore more accurate to refer to the rug’s colour composition without naming particular shades. Likewise, the source refers to a fine and detailed design but does not state the exact border arrangement, floral vocabulary or drawing structure. These omissions do not prevent the central design characteristic from being identified: this is an Iranian Persian rug with a medallion pattern, made in the decorative tradition of Persian carpet weaving.

Within the broader Iranian design history, medallion carpets stand alongside all-over floral layouts, prayer designs, garden compositions and geometric tribal patterns. Isfahan, Tabriz, Kashan and Kerman traditions may each interpret classical elements differently, using their own drawing conventions and levels of detail. The presence of a medallion alone does not assign a carpet to one of these places. It identifies a compositional family that has been used across Persian carpet art.

The design can therefore be understood on two levels. On the specific level, the rug is described as having an elegant medallion-shaped pattern. On the historical level, the motif belongs to a Persian vocabulary in which a central emblem creates order, proportion and visual stability. This distinction keeps the description precise while still explaining why medallion compositions occupy an important position in Iranian carpet design.

Special Features

This rug is presented as a rare Persian carpet by Armanibaft. Its specific features are hand-knotted construction, a pile made from 100% wool, an unused condition and a certificate confirming authenticity and origin. The certificate accompanies the rug and forms part of its documented presentation. The medallion design provides the central decorative characteristic, while the Iranian manufacture places the piece within Persian carpet tradition.

For everyday care, the product description recommends regular vacuuming and occasional airing. If more extensive cleaning is required, professional cleaning is recommended so that the colours and structure can be treated appropriately. These care measures are general guidance for maintaining the freshness and appearance of a wool Persian rug and do not add any un stated condition or construction detail to this individual piece.

FAQ

What distinguishes this Armanibaft Persian rug?

This rug combines hand-knotted Iranian production with a pile made from 100% wool and an elegant medallion-shaped pattern. It is described as unused and comes with a certificate confirming its authenticity and origin. Its design belongs to the classical Persian tradition in which a central medallion organises the field and gives the composition a sense of harmony and stability.

How should the Persian rug be cared for?

Regular vacuuming and occasional airing are recommended to preserve the rug’s freshness and appearance. Care should be carried out gently so that the wool pile and the woven structure are not subjected to unnecessary stress. If a more thorough treatment becomes necessary, professional cleaning is the appropriate option for helping to maintain the colours and structure.

Which carpet traditions are comparable?

Persian carpets from Isfahan, Tabriz, Kashan and Kerman are comparable in the sense that they are recognised for refined craftsmanship, quality materials and their own established design traditions. Isfahan is associated with finely drawn floral work, while Tabriz is known for precise production. Kashan and Kerman also have important histories of sophisticated carpet making. These traditions provide context, but they are not the stated origin of this Armanibaft rug.