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Isfahan Rug 9'8 x 13'5
Product Type: Original,
One-of-a-kind
Size (ft.): 9'8 x 13'5
Size (cm.): 294 x 410
Colors: Beige, Blue
Woven: Hand knotted
Foundation: Cotton
Pile: Wool
Style: Isfahan
Category: City
Origin: Najafabad Persian Rug
Age: Mature [10-20 years]
Condition: Excellent
KPSI: 82 Knotting Time: 255 days 2422.5 hours
SKU #: 1700220279 History & Construction
Besides the legendary cities of central Iran,
such as Tehran, Isfahan, Kashan, Yazd, and
Kerman, there are many smaller towns scattered
throughout this area that also weave carpets of
very high quality. Some of these small towns near
Tehran are Veramin, Tafresh, Boroujerd, Khomaine
and Taleghan, and, near Isfahan, are Najafabad,
Josheghan, and the village of Maymeh. There are
also a few near Kashan that produce fine rugs,
such as Yazd and Ardekan. Kashan and Isfahan,
being among the pioneers from the 16th century,
have had enormous influence on their
surroundings. Najafabad produces the designs of
Isfahan, and Yazd and Ardekan the famous designs
of Kashan, almost indistinguishably. An expert
weaver in one of these cities will work non-stop
on a carpet for many years. The famous
asymmetrical Persian knot is generally the one
used. The materials can be all wool, all silk or
a mixture of the two. The foundation is usually
cotton, except in very fine pieces, where it can
be pure silk. Although rugs produced in the major
cities of this region are technically superior to
the ones produced on the outskirts, these pieces
from the smaller towns of central Iran are still
among the best. Many carpets from this area have
been known to last several hundreds of years.
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