The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Isfahan of 298 × 198 cm. It covers approximately 5.9 m², or 9.8' × 6.5'. Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

Construction

Stated material: new wool, silk warp. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 18 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

On the colourway

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.

Material	Silk Warp, Wool
Origin Region	Iran, Persia
Length	298
Width	198
Size (ft)	9'9"x6'5"
Age	Modern 0-20 years
Knot Count	440 000 – 490 000, m²
Construction	Hand-knotted
Pile	Wool, Silk
Thickness	approx. 10 mm
Warp	Silk
Weight	approx. 18 kg
Design Style	Isfahan
Origin	Iran
Knot Density	400,000-499,999 knots/sqm
Shape	Rectangle
Size	approx. 300x200cm
Color	Red/Orange