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Item Number:
60598
Name:
Isfahan
Country of Origin:
Iran
Size:
410 x 98 cm (runner)
Age:
Sorry, we can't give you the age of this carpet at the moment.
Pile:
wool
Foundation (warp and weft):
Silk
Design:
floral / allover
Ground Color:
ivory
Knots per sqm:
750,000
Remarks:
This is a unique handmade / hand-knotted / traditional oriental carpet
The pile of this carpet is made of wool
This carpet has a total of approximately 3,015,000 knots and it took skilled carpet makers about 4,020 hours or 447 working days to hand-knot this carpet.
The city of Isfahan (also: "Esfahan") is located in South West Persia, its former name has been Aspadana. In the 17th century Isfahan was considered one of the richest and most splendid cities of the world. Isfahan is strongly related to the history of the Oriental rug. Under the reign of the Safavid kings Abbas I and Abbas II, Isfahan became the stronghold of the art of carpets. The Isfahan carpets of today are perfect reproductions ot the glorious times of Isfahan and are considered the most valuable Persian rugs.
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