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Original Isfahan Very Fine Persian Rug With Silk Warp 433 X 252 Cm
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In the heart of Iran, at the foot of the Zagros Mountains and the desert on the right, lies the city of Isfahan, the former capital of Persia during the Safavid dynasty (1501-1736). It is often described as the most elegant and beautiful city in the country and is home to some of the country's finest weavers. Some of the most exquisite examples of Persian carpet art come from Isfahan. There are a large number of carpet ateliers in and around the city, many of which are world-famous, such as Davari, Enteshar, Haghighi and Seirafian. The city, where carpets were once made exclusively for nobles and elites, has a rich history of carpet production, reaching its peak during the Safavid dynasty and in particular under the reign of Shah Abbas (1587-1629). The powerful Shah Abbas was a great supporter and lover of art and architecture. Under his rule, art experienced a renaissance throughout Persia, which generally revolved around the city of Isfahan. To this day, the city is world-renowned for its incredible architecture, majestic palaces such as the Ali Qapo Palace, breathtaking mosques such as the Emam Mosque, considered by many to be the most beautiful in the country, as well as other artistic achievements. For a visitor to the city of Isfahan, it is easy to understand what the 16th century Persian proverb "Isfahan nesf-e-jahan - Isfahan is half the world" means. Carpets from Isfahan are considered to be the finest and most refined of all Persian carpets. The carpets are characterized by a knot density of 650,000 knots per square metre and more. They are made of high-quality wool and silk and feature intricately detailed patterns. They are outstanding works of craftsmanship that can only be made by the most talented and experienced weavers. Isfahan rugs are very finely woven and cut quite short to show off the pattern. Silk is used to emphasize certain details such as floral patterns, and the warp can be either silk or cotton. Isfahan rugs are usually marked with "khefts" on the edges on the back of the rug. The number of different colored warp threads is evenly spaced and varies between 7 and 16 over a span of 1 meter. The higher the number of threads, the finer and denser the carpet.
The carpet has some stains See pictures
The carpet has some stains See pictures
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGreen, Beige, CremeMaterialWool, Silk, CottonNumber of items1Height1 cmWidth252 cmDepth433 cmSigns of usageStains