VINTAGE ISFAHAN HAND KNOTTED RUG, 7.9 x 10.4 (236cm x 315cm)

Made In: India – 26-732 

Style: Isfahan

Design: Traditional Floral Medallion

Exact Size: 7ft 9in x 10ft 4in, 84.6lbs (236cm x 315cm, 38.4kg)

Weave: 100% Hand Knotted

Pile: Wool – Full

Foundation: Cotton

Field Color: Navy Blue

Border Color: Ivory

$1,000.00

Condition/Description: Offered here is a vintage Indo-Persian Isfahan rug, that was hand knotted in India of 100 percent natural wool on a cotton foundation. This rug is 60+ years old, has full wool piles and is in like new condition. The rug features a dramatic deep navy field highlighted by an exquisitely detailed floral oval medallion surrounded by intricate scrolling vines, blossoms, palmettes, and arabesques. A richly ornamented multi-border frame showcases exceptional artistic balance and precision, while the restrained palette of ivory, champagne, soft rose, sage, pale blue, and warm taupe creates a luxurious, understated elegance. This rug was acquired from a central Virginia estate. 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.