Provenance and Knotting Tradition

Isfahan became the capital of the Persian empire in 1598 under the Safavid Shahs, and from that moment the city's knotting workshops began producing rugs of great refinement. Today, a small number of Isfahan workshops continue this tradition.

This piece was hand-knotted in Isfahan, Iran. The pile is cork wool with silk highlights (90 % wool, 10 % silk), knotted onto a silk warp (100 % silk), at a density of approximately 1,000,000 knots per m² (645 knots per inch²). This density allows the floral medallion and the dense curling arabesques to be drawn in fine detail.

Colour and Composition: the Isfahan Blue

The light blue field refers to the Isfahan blue of the city's historic tilework — most visibly in the Imam Mosque on the Naghsh-e Jahan square. The red central medallion anchors the composition; ivory accents and silk highlights run through the floral vines and catch the light at every angle. Daylight emphasises the silk sheen; evening light deepens the blue field into a calm anchor.

Presence in the Room

At 110 × 166 cm (3.6 × 5.4 ft), 1.8 m² this is a small format for considered placement and close looking. Three contexts in which the rug comes into its own:

• Library or study: beside a writing desk or beneath a reading chair, the light blue field opens up the room rather than weighing it down.
• Entrance hall or salon: beneath a console or in a small reception area, the Isfahan blue gives the space a focal point.
• Bedroom or boudoir: at the foot of a bed or beside a dressing area, the silk highlights add a quiet glow at low light.

Specifications

Label STEP — Responsible Sourcing

Djoharian is a Label STEP certified dealer for fair-trade knotted rugs — fair wages for the weavers and no child labour. Visit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →

Djoharian — Specialists in Fine Hand-Knotted Rugs

Founded in 1967, with roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade.

Service and Delivery

Every piece is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main before dispatch. For expert washing and repair we offer our own professional rug cleaning service. Secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, with personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.