Hand-Knotted Isfahan Persian Rug, 85 × 130 cm, Wool & Silk

About this rug

Origin Iran, format 85 × 130 cm — a Isfahan made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 1.11 m² (2.8' × 4.3'). Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

Construction

The pile is 100% Schurwolle mit Seide, on a warp of 100% silk. It is entirely hand-knotted.

Format and use

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

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 500,000–599,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

How it reads

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.