Isfahan
Type: Persian carpet
Location: Central Iran (formerly Persia)
Knot Density: 650,000 - 850,000 knots per square meter
Features: Center medallion, floral pattern, very high knot density
Pile: thin, very high knot density and quality
Isfahan is a UNESCO World Heritage city in central Iran. Renowned for its beautiful architecture and rich cultural heritage, it is also the capital of Isfahan Province. It became the capital of the Safavid dynasty at the end of the 16th century and enjoyed such an important position that it was nicknamed "half the world." Tourist attractions include Imam Square and Imam Mosque.
Isfahan carpets are characterised by vibrant colours, especially the combination of deep reds and blues, which are created using dyes made from natural materials, making them vibrant and long-lasting.
Isfahan carpets are characterised by vibrant colours, especially the combination of deep reds and blues, which are created using dyes made from natural materials, making them vibrant and long-lasting.
Imam Square
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
The five major production areas
Isfahan
Many of the designs look like you are looking up at the ceiling from inside a mosque.