{"product_id":"fine-isfahan-medallion-rug-7x10-318x208-15380","title":"Fine Isfahan Medallion Rug 7 x 10 ft (208 x 318 cm) Ivory \u0026 Rust | 15380","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 25px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #222; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; padding: 30px 0 25px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 3px; color: #8b0000; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eDjoharian Collection · Semi-Antique Isfahan · Silk Foundation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 300; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; margin: 0 0 15px;\"\u003eFine Isfahan Rug\u003cbr\u003e6.8 × 10.4 ft (208 × 318 cm) · Medallion\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eKurk wool pile on a pure silk foundation — a rust-red star medallion on an ivory field, framed by a camel border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8b0000; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eIsfahan — The Safavid Court Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsfahan\u003c\/strong\u003e (also written Esfahan) became the Safavid capital in 1598 under Shah Abbas I, and its weaving was court work from the start: architectural symmetry, dense floral arabesque and a level of detail that only very fine knotting allows. After the Afghan invasion of 1722 production almost ceased; the pieces found today come from the revival that began in the 1920s and 1930s, when the city's workshops re-established the standard by which Isfahan is still measured. This semi-antique piece belongs to that tradition. More examples can be found in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-sa\/collections\/isfahan-rugs\"\u003eIsfahan rug collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8b0000; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eDesign and Colour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the classical Isfahan scheme. At the centre sits a \u003cstrong\u003erust-red, star-shaped medallion\u003c\/strong\u003e with a pale blue and ivory rosette at its heart, extended above and below by rust-red pendant palmettes. Around it, scrolling vines carry \u003cstrong\u003eShah Abbasi palmettes\u003c\/strong\u003e, lancet leaves and small blossoms in navy, rust, light blue and brown across an \u003cstrong\u003eivory field\u003c\/strong\u003e. Navy-blue spandrels close the corners. The main border, on a \u003cstrong\u003ecamel ground\u003c\/strong\u003e, repeats large palmettes between curling leaves and turns the corners with cartouche-like motifs; several narrow guard stripes in rust and lavender-blue frame the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8b0000; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eMaterial and Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pile is fine \u003cstrong\u003ekurk wool\u003c\/strong\u003e — the soft wool from the neck and shoulders of the lamb — knotted on a \u003cstrong\u003efoundation of pure silk\u003c\/strong\u003e in warp and weft. A silk foundation is finer and stronger than cotton, so more knots fit into the same width: the density here lies at approx. 800,000–1,000,000 knots per m² (approx. 520–650 kpsi), and the rug itself lies thin and supple. Taken as a whole, the piece is 70 % wool and 30 % silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8b0000; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003ePresence in the Room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e6.8 × 10.4 ft (208 × 318 cm, 71 sq ft \/ 6.6 m²)\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a room-size piece in the classic 7 × 10 ft format. Three settings in which it comes into its own:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiving room:\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath a seating group the medallion anchors the room, while the ivory field keeps it light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBedroom or study:\u003c\/strong\u003e the calm ground and fine drawing suit quieter rooms with lighter foot traffic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDining room:\u003c\/strong\u003e thin and supple on its silk foundation, the rug lies flat, so chairs move easily over it — best suited to a slimmer dining table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8b0000; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; width: 35%; color: #666;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e6.8 × 10.4 ft (6' 10\" × 10' 5\") · 208 × 318 cm · 6.6 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eIsfahan (Esfahan), central Persia (Iran)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666;\"\u003eMaterial (pile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e100 % Wool (kurk wool)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666;\"\u003eMaterial (foundation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e100 % Silk (warp and weft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666;\"\u003eComposition (whole rug)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e70 % Wool, 30 % Silk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666;\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHand-knotted, asymmetrical (Persian) knot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666;\"\u003eKnot density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eapprox. 800,000–1,000,000 knots\/m² (approx. 520–650 kpsi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eStar medallion with pendants, Shah Abbasi palmettes, navy spandrels, palmette border\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666;\"\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eIvory field; camel border; rust red, navy, light blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666;\"\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSemi-antique, exquisite condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666;\"\u003eCertificate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eOn request, certificate of authenticity with origin and all relevant data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666;\"\u003eUnderfloor heating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSuitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #666;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e#15380\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8b0000; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does “semi-antique” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the rug trade, “antique” usually means roughly 100 years or older, while “semi-antique” describes pieces of around 40 to 70 years — old enough to show the soft patina of age, while remaining a fully usable floor rug. More pieces of this age can be found in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-sa\/collections\/vintage-rugs-rug-muted-persian\"\u003evintage rug collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does a silk foundation matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilk warps are thinner and stronger than cotton. They allow the tight knotting needed for Isfahan's fine drawing and keep the rug thin and flexible. On a silk foundation the fringes are the ends of the warp — part of the structure, not decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for a fine Isfahan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVacuum gently in the direction of the pile with the beater bar switched off, and keep the nozzle away from the fringes. Turn the rug once a year. Blot spills immediately with cold water and a light cotton cloth, never rub. We recommend an underlay. Washing should only ever be done by hand, by specialists — see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-sa\/pages\/rug-cleaning-washing-restoration-wuerzburg\"\u003eprofessional rug cleaning service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8b0000; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003e1stDibs Recognised Dealer · Spencer (2021)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDjoharian has held the \u003cstrong\u003eRecognised Dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e badge on 1stDibs since 2013, with a verified 5.0\/5 rating. Our rugs have appeared in international productions, including \u003cem\u003eSpencer\u003c\/em\u003e (2021) with Kristen Stewart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8b0000; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eDjoharian — Since 1967\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1967, with roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade. For new production, Djoharian is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/label-step.org\/dealers\/djoharian-teppiche\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLabel STEP Fair Trade Partner\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8b0000; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eService and Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main before dispatch. Secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, and personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #8b0000; font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eSince 1967 | Grand Carpet Bazaar Tehran | Worldwide Delivery\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Djoharian Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53495267721483,"sku":"15380","price":12990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5721\/1781\/files\/15380-persian-isfahan-rug-persan-tapis-perserteppich-01.jpg?v=1793359780","url":"https:\/\/djoharian.com\/en-sa\/products\/fine-isfahan-medallion-rug-7x10-318x208-15380","provider":"Djoharian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}