Overview

This Isfahan comes from Iran and measures 81 × 125 cm. It covers approximately 1.01 m², or 2.7' × 4.1'. Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

Construction

Construction: 100% Schurwolle mit Seide in the pile over a 100% silk foundation. Construction method: hand-knotted.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A small format, at home in a hallway, beside a bed, or in front of a bench.

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

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

Material	Silk, Silk Warp, Wool
Provenance	Isfahan
Knot Count (approx.)	approx. 800000, m²
Pile Height (approx.)	7-10mm
Pile	100% New Wool mit Silk
Warp	100% Silk
Construction	Hand-knotted
Origin	Iran
Knot Density	800,000-899,999 knots/sqm
Design Style	Isfahan
Color	Red/Orange
Shape	Rectangle
Size	Smaller than 150x100cm