Hand-Knotted Isfahan Persian Rug, 157 × 230 cm, Wool & Silk

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 157 × 230 cm — a Isfahan made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 3.61 m² (5.2' × 7.5'). Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

Materials and construction

Construction: 100% Schurwolle mit Seide in the pile over a 100% silk foundation. The rug was hand-knotted throughout.

Where it fits

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

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 800,000–899,999 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 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.