Isfahan Rugs
Overview Isfahan rugs
- The Isfahan Rug - The Crown of the Rug World
- "Isfahan is half the world"
- Colors and decorations of the Isfahan rug
- Buy a hand knotted Isfahan rug at Rugway
The hand knotted Persian rug from Isfahan - The crown of the rug world
Hand-knotted rugs from the Iranian cultural capital Isfahan are the finest and most luxurious rugs among oriental rugs. They captivate with bold colors in magnificent patterns. In order to show off the patterns in the typical detail, Isfahan rugs often reach a knot density of up to 1,000,000 knots per square meter and are knotted on a pure silk warp. Next to the silk rug from Ghom, the Isfahan is one of the finest Persian rugs. An experienced master knotter needs for a rug up to over a year Küpftzeit. Particularly experienced and extremely fine Isfahan rugs specialized is the Manufaktür Serafian. Serafian Isfahan rugs can cost as much as a family home and are the most valuable Persian rugs available.
"Isfahan is half the world".
This Persian proverb is meant to describe the beauty and elegance of the city. It is located on the Zayandeh Rud River and was the capital of the Persian Empire under the Safavids. Many ancient and important buildings of Persian culture are therefore found in this city. It is therefore commonly referred to as a cultural stronghold. In the 17th century, Isfahan was one of the richest cities in the world. Therefore, it is not surprising that the Isfahan rug is one of the most striking and magnificent Persian rugs. In Isfahan only very noble rugs are knotted, which often have up to one million knots per square meter. To achieve such fineness, most hand-knotted rugs of this type are knotted on a warp of real silk, as cotton cannot be spun fine enough. There are also Isfahan silk rugs that are knotted entirely in pure silk on a silk war p. However, these are very rare and considered almost priceless.
Colors and decorations of the traditional Isfahan rug
Persian Isfahan rugs are very colorful rugs that include the full spectrum of colors. It is not uncommon for a small Isfahan bridge to contain up to 10 or 15 different shades of color. Especially popular colors are dark blue, red and white. The motifs of an Isfahan rug are as magnificent as the colors used. Fancy animal and plant illustrations, often arranged around a magnificent ornament, decorate this rug. The exclusive border of the Perian Isfahan rug perfectly completes the appearance of the Isfahan. Due to the high knot density, these patterns can be implemented extremely accurately and with great attention to detail.
Buy a handknotted Isfahan rug at Rugway
In our online store all listed Isfahan rugs are also for sale. If you have not found your desired dimensions, colors or motifs, you are welcome to contact us and we will send you suggestions according to your ideas. When ordering, you can also take advantage of our 30-day return policy and free round-trip shipping. Before buying, they can also see reviews of the prestigious seal of approval TrustedShops about us. The Isfahan is also often written as Essfahan or Esfahan. However, the most common form is Isfahan.
