Isfahan — City of the Safavid Shahs

Isfahan became the capital of the Persian empire in 1598 under the Safavid Shahs, and the city's knotting workshops have a long rug-making tradition. This piece was hand-knotted in Isfahan, Iran.

The pile is 90 % wool (Kurkwool) and 10 % silk, on a 100 % silk warp. Knot density is approximately 800,000 knots per m² (approx. 516 kpsi). As a new rug it has its full pile.

Composition and Palette

A dark-red inner field carries a dark-blue central medallion with dense curling arabesques radiating outward, closed at the corners by ivory spandrels drawn with fine floral scrollwork. A dark-blue border frames the composition; gold, beige and pale-blue florals run through the field and border, and silk highlights catch the light.

Presence in the Room

At 111 × 178 cm (1.98 m², approx. 4 × 6 ft) this is a small format. Three settings in which it works well:

• Library or study: beside a writing desk or beneath a reading chair.
• Entrance hall or salon: beneath a console or in a small reception area.
• Bedroom or boudoir: at the foot of a bed or beside a dressing area, where the silk highlights catch the light.

Specifications

Responsible Sourcing · Label STEP

Djoharian is a Label STEP certified dealer. For new rugs, Label STEP stands for fair wages and no child labour in rug production.

Djoharian — Since 1967

Our family business was founded in 1967, with roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran.

Service and Delivery

Every piece is inspected and professionally washed in our atelier in Lohr am Main. Insured worldwide shipping; personal consultation in our showroom or by video call. For later care, see our rug cleaning and restoration service. We also make bespoke rugs in your own size and colours.