Antique Isfahan Persian Rug, 225 × 148 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Isfahan comes from Iran and measures 225 × 148 cm. The covered area is about 3.33 m² (7.4' × 4.9'). Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

What it is made of

Construction: wool in the pile over a cotton foundation. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 10 kg.

Size and placement

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

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 500,000–599,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is Weiß / beige. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age and condition

Stated age: antique. As an antique piece, condition should be judged against its age.