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Isfahan Rug
What is the history of Isfahan rugs?
What do you know about the history of Isfahan carpets? Where are Persian Isfahan rugs made? Many people around the world are very interested in Isfahan’s handicrafts, especially its rugs. If you are also interested in Isfahan rugs or are planning to buy Isfahan hand-made rugs, it is better to get acquainted with its history and features.
The glory of rug weaving in Isfahan dates back to the Safavid era. The Safavid kings, especially Shah Abbas I, were interested in rug weaving. Isfahan was the capital of Iran during the time of Shah Abbas. At that time, Shah Abbas built rug-weaving workshops connected to the Safavid court in the south of Ali Qapu.
Safavid Isfahan rug-Circa1650
The court’s special attention to rug weaving led to the production of exquisite Persian Isfahan rugs. This led to their export. Some of these rugs, such as polonaise rugs, were decorated with gold and silver threads. These stunning silk rugs were donated to the Polish king’s embassy.
After the Safavid era, carpet weaving also lost its importance and was almost forgotten. But again during the reign of Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar, Zal al-Sultan (the ruler of Isfahan) brought rug weavers from Kurdistan to Isfahan with valuable art and gave it a new lease of life. Today, most of the valuable rugs of Isfahan can be seen in museums in London, Paris, and America.
Isfahan rug ,wool and silk
How do I identify an Isfahan rug?
- Harmony of colors
- A variety of light and dark colors
- Short piles
- Persian knot (asymmetric knot)
- Connected selvedge
- High density(above 50)
- Double-wefted technique
- Vertical looms
- Silk warp
- Wool and silk materials
Isfahan rug with beautiful Eslimi patterns
Isfahan rug patterns
From the beginning until now, Isfahan designers have been very interested in the tiling motifs of the historical buildings of this city, such as Chehel Sotoun, Chaharbagh School, Sheikh Latfullah Mosque, etc, and have used them in their designs.
Geometric designs are not seen in Isfahan hand-woven rugs, and round designs are mostly used. The most common Isfahan rug designs are:
- Shah Abbasi(Lachak-Toranj )
- Eslimi(Arabesque)
- Shah Abbasi( Afshan)
- Landscape
- Hunting-Ground
- Tree of life
- Pictorial
Isfahan Lachak-Toranj design early 20th-century
Isfahan pictorial rug
Carpet-weaving centers of Isfahan
Areas of Isfahan province where rugs are woven are: Kashan, Nain, Natanz, Zavareh, Mazalqan, Ardestan, Todshak, Mimeh, Joshqan, Shahreza, Najaf Abad, and Isfahan, which have minor differences.
Shah Abbas Safavi’s-Feast by Master Karim Seirafian
Who are the producers of exquisite Isfahan area rugs?
If you are familiar and interested in Isfahan hand-woven rugs, you have probably heard the name of Seirafian. The Seirafian family, as well as the Safdarzadeh Haghighi family, Mr Sarraf-mamoury , Mr. Dardashti, along with Mr. Mehdii, are among the most famous producers of Isfahan’s exquisite rugs in recent years. One of the characteristics of Seirafian hand-woven rugs is the inclusion of the Iranian flag along with the weaver’s name on the border of the rug. You can see isfahan rug signature in this Seirafian rug.
The Iranian flag in the signature of the Isfahan rug
The late Master Yadollah Haghighi, one of the great masters of Isfahan rugs
Master Mahdii, one of the great masters of Isfahan rugs
You can read this article to get to know the Seirafian rug family: Seirafian Rug
Antique Persian Isfahan rug
Isfahan has been one of the most important centers of antique carpets in Iran to this day. This city is now also known as the cultural capital of Iran. Isfahan weavers were inspired by the traditional architecture of this city and displayed original designs. Antique carpets in Isfahan often have unique Eslimi patterns borrowed from the architecture of Shah Abbas.
Antique wool & silk Isfahan rug
The carpets of Master Sadegh Seirafian, Master Ahmad are among the antique carpets in Isfahan. Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is one of the architectural and tile masterpieces of the Safavid period. In this picture, you can see the dome carpet, which was woven by adapting it from the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan.
Sheikh Lotfollah mosque
Gonbad Isfahan rug
Isfahan handmade carpet price
- The type of rug knot affects its price. In Isfahan hand-woven rugs, the knot is one-kheft and double-kheft, and using these types of knots in Isfahan hand-woven rugs is very time-consuming and increases its price of Isfahan hand-knotted rug.
- The materials used in the weaving and dyeing of rug fibers have a direct effect on its price of the Isfahan rug. The fact that the rug is made of wool, fluff or silk can be an effective factor on its price. Of course, the more silk is used, the higher the price of the rug. Also, whether the rug is dyed naturally or chemically affects the price. A rug whose fibers are dyed with natural colors is healthier, more quality and more durable.
- Factors such as dimensions and design also affect the price of the Isfahan Persian rug. Of course, the larger the dimensions of the rug, the higher the price. Also, if the design is more complicated, the price goes up.
Isfahan rug by Master Shahabpoor,3’3″*4’9″
How to buy Isfahan handwoven rug online?
Isfahan hand-woven rug is known all over the world because of its charm and has many fans. Most of those who are familiar with fine Isfahan area rug tend to have at least one of them in their home. In this article, we tried to introduce you to Isfahan’s hand-woven carpet.
To buy Isfahan carpets, you can visit the online Vernacarpets collection. If you want, to make your purchase with peace of mind, we are with you with free consultation for a pleasant purchase.
