Persian Isfahan Silk Rug - 1.11 x 0.70 Connoisseur

Persian Isfahan Silk Rug - 1.11 x 0.70 ConnoisseurIsfahan 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 all over the world. Very fine well knotted carpets are still being made in Isfahan today. The fascinating designs using lines and arabesques that appear on Islamic architecture also

The colors are bright yet earthy

Hamadan rugs also encompasses some nomad work that is brought into the city of Hamadan for sale

Interestingly enough

This carpet is no exception

In the past and at present

with Persian patterns

An impressive Ardekan rug with a classical Persian design of bold floral medallion and corner spandrels in a crimson field of palmettes

orange and deep blue

It is a hand made wool carpet that has the most charming and magical combination of colours

This is an extraordinarily beautiful carpet

Our Khorjin rugs are not mere floor coverings

This is a very high quality silk foundation carpet made in the city of Isfahan