Isfahan Persian Rug 208 × 305 cm in Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 208 × 305 cm — a Isfahan made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 6.34 m², or 6.8' × 10'. Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

What it is made of

The pile is 100% Schurwolle mit Seide, on a warp of 100% silk. The rug was hand-knotted throughout.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

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

It is catalogued under red and orange. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.