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Home | Isfahan
Rug Collection
Isfahan, located between two mountain ranges just south
of Tehran, is the capital city of the province. The weaving of Isfahan
traditional rugs dates back to the 16th century. During its peak in the
17th century Isfahan became the capital of Iran. The most sought after
Isfahan traditional rugs are made by the very famous master weaver,
Serafian. These rugs are in such great demand that a whole industry of
counterfeit Serafian traditional rugs now exists. Buyer beware. The best
protection is to purchase your Isfahan traditional rugs only from a
reputable dealer who will provide a certificate of authentication. The
skilled artisans of authentic Isfahan traditional rugs ply their trade
using Persian knots with varying KPSI (knots per square inch), depending
on the quality of the rug.
The distinctive characteristics of Isfahan traditional rugs are their
symmetrical and well balanced designs often with a striking contrast
between the borders and field. The background and the borders are
visibly divided by two to five minor borders. A frequently used design
on Isfahan traditional rugs features a large round medallion resembling
the mosaic tile work of the interior of the dome of the Sheikh
Lotfollah's Mosque. Other popular designs include pictorials, and the
tree of life. Isfahan traditional rugs are extremely colorful and
include blues, reds, and beiges on an ivory background. In fact most
rugs feature more than 15 colors.
Isfahan traditional rugs come in a variety of material combinations -
wool on cotton, a wool and silk blend on cotton, a wool and silk blend
on silk, or silk on silk. The majority of Isfahan traditional rugs are
4’ x 6’ to 8’ x 10’ feet’ although they are available in sizes up to 10’
x 18’ feet. These superbly hand woven one-of-a kind works of art are
known to last hundreds of years and will add a look of refined elegance
to any home.
Large Size Red Isfahan Persian Oriental Area Rug 7x10 Wool
Among the finest handmade carpets ever made, Isfahan rugs are the
pinnacle of the Persian carpet. In an enchanted city, renowned for
its taste and finesse, these carpets are of great delicacy and
utmost intricacy. The city of Isfahan holds pride of...Read
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Medium Size Beige Isfahan Persian Oriental Area Rug 5x7 Silk
Among the finest handmade carpets ever made, Isfahan rugs are the
pinnacle of the Persian carpet. In an enchanted city, renowned for
its taste and finesse, these carpets are of great delicacy and
utmost intricacy. The city of Isfahan holds pride of...Read
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Large Size Red Isfahan Persian Oriental Area Rug 8x13 Wool
Among the finest handmade carpets ever made, Isfahan rugs are the
pinnacle of the Persian carpet. In an enchanted city, renowned for
its taste and finesse, these carpets are of great delicacy and
utmost intricacy. The city of Isfahan holds pride of...Read
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