{"product_id":"fine-isfahan-zil-i-sultan-rug-silk-foundation-11724","title":"Fine Isfahan Zil-i-Sultan Rug 3.5 × 5.5 ft (167 × 106 cm) Silk | 11724","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine Persian Rug · Isfahan Zil-i-Sultan · The Djoharian Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFine Isfahan with Rare Zil-i-Sultan Design – Hand-Knotted Kurkwool and Silk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eVases, blossoms and birds in measured rows – the celebrated Zil-i-Sultan idiom, rendered in finest Kurkwool and silk on a pure silk foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Heritage and Knotting Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZil-i-Sultan design\u003c\/strong\u003e takes its name from the Qajar prince \u003cem\u003eMas’oud Mirza Zil-i-Sultan\u003c\/em\u003e (1850–1918), son of Nâser al-Din Shâh and long-time governor of Isfahan. The composition – vases of flowers framed by blossoms and small birds, arranged in measured all-over rows – became one of the most sought-after Isfahan idioms of the late nineteenth century and remains a hallmark of the city’s master weavers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was hand-knotted in \u003cstrong\u003eIsfahan, Iran\u003c\/strong\u003e, by master weavers in the city’s direct knotting tradition. It is built from \u003cstrong\u003efinest Kurkwool and silk on a pure silk foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e at a density of \u003cstrong\u003eapproximately 1,000,000 knots per m² (645 kpsi)\u003c\/strong\u003e – the level at which the Zil-i-Sultan drawing reaches the precision it deserves. The drawing rises against a soft \u003cstrong\u003egray-green field\u003c\/strong\u003e; vases, blossoms and birds appear in red and blue, with silk highlights running through the floral lines and catching the light at every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePresence in the Room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e167 × 106 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (1.8 m²) this is a focused collector’s format – a piece for considered placement and close looking. Three contexts in which the rug reaches its full effect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLibrary or study:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beside a writing desk or beneath a reading chair, the Zil-i-Sultan drawing rewards quiet, repeated viewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntrance hall or salon:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a hero piece beneath a console or in a small reception area, the rug functions as a signature of the host.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBedroom or boudoir:\u003c\/strong\u003e At the foot of a bed or beside a dressing area, the silk highlights add a quiet glow at low light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsfahan, Iran\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRare Zil-i-Sultan all-over floral with vases and birds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-knotted, Persian knot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnot density\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1,000,000 knots per m² (645 kpsi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinest Kurkwool and silk on a pure silk foundation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePile height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 0.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e167 × 106 cm (approx. 5.5 × 3.5 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8 m² (collector’s format)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew, unused\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray-green field with red and blue, silk highlights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderfloor heating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#11724\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eResponsible Sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDjoharian is a \u003cstrong\u003eLabel STEP certified dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e for fair-trade knotted rugs – a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/label-step.org\/dealers\/djoharian-teppiche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVisit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDjoharian – Your Specialists for Collector and Fine Persian Rugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade, Djoharian has specialised in antique and collector rugs since \u003cstrong\u003e1967\u003c\/strong\u003e. On \u003cstrong\u003e1stDibs we have been a verified seller since 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e with 5.0\/5 stars across 18 reviews and the „Recognized Dealer“ badge. Our pieces have been featured in international film productions, including \u003cem\u003eSpencer\u003c\/em\u003e (2021) with Kristen Stewart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eService and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in the Djoharian Collection is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main, professionally washed and shipped with a \u003cstrong\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e. We offer secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, and personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDjoharian – Antique and Bespoke Oriental Rugs since 1967.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Djoharian Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888285380875,"sku":"11724","price":3883.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5721\/1781\/files\/11724-00.jpg?v=1705421658","url":"https:\/\/djoharian.com\/en-gb\/products\/fine-isfahan-zil-i-sultan-rug-silk-foundation-11724","provider":"Djoharian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}