Isfahan rugs

Isfahan rugs, hand woven to exacting standards, are well known for symmetrical and well balanced, colorful designs featuring more than 15 colors on each rug.
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.