Hand-Knotted Isfahan Persian Rug, 85 × 316 cm, Wool & Silk

At a glance

This Isfahan comes from Iran and measures 85 × 316 cm. The covered area is about 2.69 m² (2.8' × 10.4'). Isfahan has stood for exceptionally fine knotting for centuries.

What it is made of

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

Size and placement

A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

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

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.