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ANTIQUE NAVY ISFAHAN
Among the finest handmade rugs ever made, Isfahan (Esfahan) rugs are the pinnacle of Persian rug craftsmanship. In an enchanted city, renowned for its taste and finesse, these rugs are of great delicacy and utmost intricacy. The city of Isfahan holds a prominent place in the Persian rug industry due to its rich history and reputation, which dates back to the 16th century. Most Isfahan rugs are finely detailed in wool and silk, often woven on a base of pure silk. Until the middle of the 20th century colours were mostly bold with red and blue motifs on the ubiquitous beige. Still, at the sight of curvilinear vines snaking over an elegant field around an exquisite medallion, the word 'Isfahan' tends to spring to one's mind. Patterns include pictorial and tree-of-life schemes, as well as the Shah Abbas field with floral vines.
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Provenance: Isfahan, Persia
Workshop: unknown
Date: early 20th century
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Knot Density (sq inch): 576
Weave: hand-knotted
Warp (foundation): pure silk
Pile: virgin wool
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Dimensions (ft): 5'1" x 7'11"
Dimensions (cm): 150 x 242
Domestic
All of our rugs are shipped via insured expedited service.
You can expect your orders to be delivered within 5-8 business days (except for remote locations). Rest assured all your purchases are backed by the KESHMIRI GUARANTEE.
International:
All of our international shipments are sent via insured expedited service with DHL or Fedex. Please note that applicable taxes and duties for each international destination varies and is the responsibility of the purchaser.
You can expect your international shipments to be delivered within 7-10 business days. Rest assured all your purchases are backed by the KESHMIRI GUARANTEE.
We stand behind the authenticity and quality of our fine collectible rugs. Nothing is more important to us than a transparent transaction that makes our customer happy – so if something goes wrong, you have our word that we will do everything possible to make it right.
Managing Director & Curator
