ANTIQUE PERSIAN ISFAHAN HAND KNOTTED RUG, DISTRESSED, 9.9 x 13.3 (297cm x 404cm)

Made In: Persia (Iran) – 26-597 - $1,000.00

Style: Isfahan

Design: Traditional Floral Medallion

Exact Size: 9ft 9in x 13ft 3in, 86.6lbs (297cm x 404cm, 39.4kg)

Weave: 100% Hand Knotted

Pile: Wool – Low

Foundation: Cotton

Field Color: Red

Border Color: Black

Condition/Description: Antique Persian Isfahan rug, was hand knotted in Iran of 100 percent natural wool on a cotton foundation. This rug is 90+ years old, has low, wool piles and is in distressed condition. Beautiful colors with excellent quality, showing signs of abrash (fading) due to the use of antiquated vegetable dyes. This rug was acquired from an established rug merchant. Cleaned and ready to be enjoyed. FLAT RATE SHIPPING OF $300.00 FOR THIS RUG WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Flat rate shipping is billed separately after the invoice has been paid.

Isfahan Rugs are known for their high quality. The Iranian city of Isfahan has been one of the centers for production of famous Persian rugs. As Isfahan was becoming Isfahan a center of high-quality rugs, most Isfahan rugs used traditional motifs inspired by the architectural motifs and tiles. Designers were also inspired by the poets of Persia (Rumi, Hafez, Attar), nature, and religious/spiritual intimations that are ingrained in the culture. In 20^th century rugs, the colors have become more pastel, utilizing the artistic flair of this "City of Art". Both Classical and contemporary Isfahan rugs are extremely attractive, with a range of traditional designs that are still used, including Shah Abbas, Vase, Tree of Life and Pictorial schemes. But the most popular design is a circular central medallion (Derived from the famous mosque of Shah Lutf Allah in Isfahan) set against an elegantly sculpted field, decorated with intricately purling vine palmette and floral motifs.