Isfahan Persian Rug 80 × 125 cm in Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

At a glance

This Isfahan comes from Iran and measures 80 × 125 cm. The covered area is about 1 m² (2.6' × 4.1'). 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.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. Small enough to sit in front of a dresser or just inside a door.

Fineness of the knotting

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. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.