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 characterized by traditional medallions and Eslimi patterns inspired by mosque ceilings.
The material used is cork wool, the soft hair from around a lamb's neck, and the warp threads are made of high-quality silk.
Imam Square
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
List of Persian carpets from Isfahan
The Five Major Persian Carpet Origins
Isfahan
Many of the designs look like you are looking up at the ceiling from inside a mosque.