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Isfahan Wool/Silk 198 × 130 cm
€4,500.00
This authentic Persian Isfahan was knotted in Iran, is in perfect condition and has never been used before.
Depending on the angle from which you look at the carpet, you can perceive the colors differently, in fact on one side they will be darker while on the other they will be lighter. This is due to the pile and counter-pile of the carpet.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Carpet No.: 4538
Size: 198×130 cm
Knot density: between 360,000 and 850,000 knots per m²
Age: New 0-20 years
Composition: wool and silk
This rug is hand knotted and there may be slight differences in shape, thickness and pattern. This is especially true for nomadic rugs.
Learn more about Isfahan carpets
The city of Isfahan is located in the center of Iran and can be considered the heart of the country. About 450 km from Tehran and almost 1600 meters above sea level, it has a history of almost 5,000 years that tells us about the numerous ruling dynasties. The Achaemenids, the Seljuks, the Mongols and the Safavids fought and governed there, leaving evidence of their power and culture. Mosques, palaces and squares, gates and towers, profane and religious architectural monuments are cultural testimonies of the highest level. In the city's golden age, between the 16th and 17th centuries, under Shah Abbas the Great, it was considered a "paradise of culture and beauty" and a symbol of oriental artistic evolution. Textile production played a primary role especially in the production of carpets. The court manufacture produced very finely knotted carpets, up to 10,000 knots per m², also using gold and silver yarns, and supplied the Persian courts and princely homes. Isfahan carpets feature floral designs with arabesque vines together with birds, palmettes and rosettes depicted in a naturalistic way. In addition to the central medallion motif, carpets can also feature multiple medallions. Every detail is taken care of down to the smallest details. The warp and weft are generally made of silk, while the pile is made of kurk wool spun together with silk to give greater prominence to the designs; the shaving is medium-low. Isfahan carpets are among the best in Persia and are as decorative as they are durable due to the quality of the materials used.
