- Size: 5’1”x7’8”
- Material: Wool & Silk
- Age: New
- Origin: Isfahan, Iran
This Hand-Knotted Pictorial Persian Isfahan Rug, measuring 5’1” by 7’8”, captures the timeless romance of Khosrow and Shirin, a tale cherished in Persian literature. In its heart, the young lovers meet amid a blooming garden, Shirin radiant in her jeweled attire and Khosrow noble and poised, as if sprung from the verses of Nizami’s epic poem. Each knot brings their fated story to life, merging myth and memory in delicate threads of wool and silk.
The central tableau evokes the moment of longing and enchantment, with attendants and musicians surrounding the lovers in a serene oasis. Shirin’s beauty glows softly among flowering trees and flowing water, while Khosrow’s presence exudes both admiration and devotion. Birds soar overhead, a silent chorus to their romance, and the weaver’s hand renders every face and gesture with exquisite care, as if immortalizing a whispered confession of love.
Encircling this narrative is an ornate border of intertwined blossoms and arabesques, reflecting the harmony and elegance that define classical Isfahan design. Rich indigo and sapphire hues frame the warmth of crimson and gold, while soft ivories illuminate the details of garments and petals. Natural dyes infuse the rug with a subtle vibrancy, creating a living canvas that changes with the light, echoing the shifting emotions of the lovers’ tale.
This rug is both an object of devotion and a relic of storytelling, a hand-knotted homage to one of Persia’s most enduring romances. On the floor, it offers the intimacy of walking through a garden of legend; on the wall, it becomes a luminous scroll of love and longing. In every knot, Khosrow and Shirin linger—forever captured in a moment where beauty, myth, and craftsmanship unite.
