- Size: 8’8”x11’9”
- Material: Wool & Silk
- Age: New
- Origin: Iran
This Hand-Knotted Persian Isfahan rug, measuring 8’8” by 11’9”, is a symphony of color and form woven into silk and wool. Its deep navy field is a night sky where the luminous central medallion blooms like a full moon, encircled by vines and blossoms that unfurl in perfect harmony. Ivory, silver, and soft gray petals drift outward, meeting the embrace of a rich red border that frames the composition like a jeweled setting. Each detail speaks in the quiet language of Persian artistry, where pattern becomes poetry under the weaver’s hands.
The border sings in layers—crimson arabesques twining over a ground of delicate ivory filigree, guiding the eye in a gentle rhythm around the rug’s expanse. Subtle shifts of tone ripple across the surface, an effect of abrash, like light playing across water in motion. The design pulls the gaze from the vibrant edges into the medallion’s calm heart, balancing energy and tranquility in a dance as timeless as the desert wind. Within every curve and flourish lies a whisper of centuries-old tradition.
Signed by Fatehi, this rug carries the soul of its maker, woven in quiet reverence for beauty. Each hand-tied knot is a note in a larger melody, adding depth and texture to a composition too intricate for hurried hands. Silk highlights catch the light like dewdrops on petals, while the fine wool base offers both warmth and resilience. It is a work where skill and soul converge, transforming threads into a living tapestry of memory and craft.
More than a floor covering, this Isfahan is a story told in knots, a portrait of a garden held within the frame of time. It speaks of the patience of weavers, the poetry of nature, and the enduring allure of Persian design. In its presence, rooms become sanctuaries, and footsteps trace paths through a garden that will never fade. Signed, enduring, and luminous, it is a masterwork meant to be cherished.
