Persian Isfahan Silk Foundation - 2.20x1.47 Rug Square

Persian Isfahan Silk Foundation - 2.20x1.47 Rug SquareThis compartment carpet is beautiful and intriguing. The colours are in harmony and the motifs most delightful. The carpet is made of the finest materials and is from the city of Isfahan. Isfahan was the capital of Persia during the reign of Shah Abbas (1571 1629), and had the most beautiful palaces, mosques and libraries. Architecture as well as carpet weaving flourished at this time. Rare and precious carpets from this period are now kept in museums

Chinese rugs are quite durable models

wefts can be either cotton or wool

Arak rugs are hand-woven Persian pieces made in Arak (formerly known as Sultanabad)

who live in the Sagros mountains near the city of Isfahan - are among the most robust of all Persian carpets

A very beautiful silk carpet

This carpet is large in size and huge in quality

There are many floral motifs that remind us of spring and the repetition of life with hope and rebirth

whose signature appears on it

it creates a sense of luxury and beauty

For every horizontal line of knots there are four to five weft cords

It contains many motifs the are bountiful and pretty

This central medallion carpet has a beautiful rosette central motif that blossoms outward