Hand-Knotted Isfahan Persian Rug, 147 × 216 cm, Wool & Silk

The piece in short

A Isfahan from Iran, measuring 147 × 216 cm. The covered area is about 3.18 m² (4.8' × 7.1'). Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

What it is made of

Pile material is given as 100% Schurwolle mit Seide, warp as 100% silk. Construction method: hand-knotted.

Format and use

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 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. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.