Isfahan Persian Rug 82 × 124 cm in Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 82 × 124 cm — a Isfahan made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 1.02 m² (2.7' × 4.1'). 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. It is entirely hand-knotted.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A small format, at home in a hallway, beside a bed, or in front of a bench.

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.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under multicolour. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.