Hand-Knotted Isfahan Persian Rug, 292 × 197 cm, Silk

About this rug

Origin Iran, format 292 × 197 cm — a Isfahan made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 5.75 m² (9.6' × 6.5'). Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

What it is made of

The pile is silk, on a warp of silk. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 16 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 900,000–999,999 knots/m². Very fine knotting of this kind takes many times the working hours and shows correspondingly precise pattern work.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under Weiß / beige. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.