Isfahan "Garden Medallion" Rug by Master Ebrahim Nabi

In the old quarter of Isfahan, where domes shimmer in turquoise light and the call to prayer mingles with the rustle of bazaar silk, a master weaver named Ebrahim Nabi sat before his loom. Each knot he tied was measured not just in precision, but in rhythm — a quiet heartbeat of devotion that would one day blossom into this radiant Garden Medallion rug.

At first glance, the rug captures the eye with its deep ruby-red field, glowing like polished garnet. From its heart unfolds an intricate ivory and sapphire medallion, surrounded by swirling vines, blossoms, and palmettes — a tapestry of life in perfect balance. Every detail is drawn with the grace and precision that made Isfahan the artistic capital of Persia.

The wool-and-silk pile glows softly against the pure silk foundation, allowing light to dance across its surface with each movement. Its 576 knots per square inch reveal both mastery and patience — the silent language of an artist who weaves time itself into pattern.

The midnight-blue border, adorned with golden arabesques, frames the central garden like the walls of a palace courtyard. Within, flowers bloom eternally; their delicate outlines echo centuries of Persian poetry, where every petal carries a verse and every vine whispers of paradise.

To own such a piece is to hold a fragment of Isfahan — a union of geometry, poetry, and faith, woven into form.

Specifications

• Origin: Isfahan, Persia 

• Workshop: Master Ebrahim Nabi (signed)

• Date: Circa mid- to late-20th century

• Foundation: Pure silk

• Pile: Wool and silk

• Knot Density: 576 KPSI (≈ 900,000 per m²)

• Size: 3'8" × 5'9" (112 × 175 cm)

• Design: Central medallion with floral arabesques and garden scrolls

• Colours: Ruby red, ivory, sapphire blue, gold, and pistachio green

• Condition: Excellent