8' x 10' Persian Isfahan rug
Persian Isfahan rug. This Persian rug features an elegant floral pattern on a red background. This is a hand-knotted rug made with superfine wool and silk.
Each Persian rug is one-of-a-kind, hand-woven and only one in our inventory.
Specifications:
Color: red background, navy borders
Style: Persian Isfahan
Material: superfine wool and silk
Origin: Isfahan/Persia
Size: 8' x 10'
Condition: excellent
Vintage Persian Rugs versus Persian Antique Rugs: What Buyers Should Know
Looking for a way to add incredible beauty and timeless style to your home? Whether you’re looking for a rug for the living room or to add warmth and class to the master bedroom, a Persian rug could be exactly what you need.
Of course, you must learn how to navigate this area. You’ll find area rugs labeled as vintage and antique, but what’s the difference? Which of the many fine Persian rugs is better suited for your needs?
Antique vs. Vintage
First, let’s address the question of an antique rug versus vintage rugs. Technically, any rug labeled as “vintage” is between 20 and 80 years old. However, a Persian rug labeled as “antique” is over 80 or even 100 years old. So, vintage means that the rug is old, but antique means it is among the oldest examples of its kind.
Questions about Materials and Dyes
Genuine Persian rugs are stunning works of art. However, you’ll probably encounter similar-looking rugs that claim to be the real thing but aren’t. Understanding the materials, dyes, and crafting processes that go into making genuine Persian rugs can help prevent you from falling victim to these counterfeits.
Material
For a real Persian rug, wool is the material of choice in most cases. Whether you’re thinking of purchasing a traditional Persian rug in red, a Persian rug in blue and cream, rugs in teal, or a combination of different colors, authentic rugs are made with real wool. However, you will also find silk rug examples that include Persian knot patterns.
Manufacturing
These beautiful, timeless rugs are made by hand. Hand-woven rugs offer much better durability than machine-manufactured pile rugs, and they provide individual character only available with rugs hand knotted by expert craftspeople.
Dyes
These classic rugs use only vegetable dyes. Organic dyes made from vegetables last for decades without fading and are nontoxic, unlike synthetic dyes used in manufacturing modern rugs.
Knot Patterns
Knotted rugs offer eye-catching beauty and style, but did you know that knots are more than mere decoration? A hand-knotted rug will have more knots than a machine-woven rug. The more knots present, the longer the rug took to make, and the finer the craftsmanship with most fine rugs.
Names
You might be familiar with the category “Persian” or “oriental” rugs, but genuine fine rugs can be marketed and sold under many different names. These refer to different characteristics of the rugs, including their geographic area of origin, the pattern woven into them with hand-spun yarn, and the type of Turkish rug knot used around the border. Just some of the names you may encounter include the following:
• Gabbeh rugs
• Kashan rug
• Kilim rugs
• Heriz rug
• Bakhtiari rug
• Tabriz rug
How to Choose Your New Wool Rug or Silk Rug
Choosing between one-of-a-kind rugs can be challenging. Let your intuition guide you. Start with the colors of the room and your goal for the space. Do you want a hand-knotted rug that adds a sense of calm and peace? Do you want a dramatic centerpiece for the space?
Next, choose the pattern that best suits your needs. How will it tie into your existing aesthetic? Knotted rugs can add a lot of detail to any space, but it’s easy to overwhelm them with other décor. Keep your space minimally decorated so that the rug becomes the focal point of the design.
Finally, make sure you work with a reputable retailer of one-of-a-kind rugs. The right retailer will offer fine rugs handcrafted in this ancient tradition that will last your family for centuries, becoming treasured heirlooms.
Isfahan Rugs: Glorious Carpets from the Ancient Capital of Persia
The city of Isfahan is half the world, or so goes the ancient proverb. It’s also where some of the most glorious knotted rugs are produced. An Isfahan rug is more than just a statement piece – it’s an incomparable work of art!
What Is an Isfahan Rug?
Isfahan was an ancient capital of the Persian empire but also played a major role in the production of traditional fine Persian rugs. Isfahan rugs were known for their high quality, durability, and stunningly intricate designs.
Today, you can buy an Isfahan Persian rug featuring a range of traditional designs. The most popular is the central medallion surrounded by floral elements. However, the Tree of Life, Vase, and Shah Abbas are also very popular.
Some authentic rugs also use themes that reflect the city’s incredible architecture, like the mosque of Shah Lutf Allah.
What Colors Can You Find?
A vintage or antique rug from Isfahan may be found in any number of colors. Deep red rug designs are popular, but sapphire blue, rich yellow, and delicate cream are also used.
What Are Polonaise Rugs?
In the Middle Ages, rugs were exported from Isfahan and sent north to Poland and Lithuania where they were used by rich lords or further exported to France and Western Europe. These rugs erroneously became known as Polonaise (Polish) rugs. However, they were manufactured in Isfahan.
One of the most expensive rugs ever sold falls into this category. It sold for over $4 million at auction with Sotheby’s in 2009.
What Materials Are Used?
A traditional Isfahan Persian rug is made from high-quality wool turned into handspun yarn. Persian knots are used to create the patterns, and the more intricate the design, the more knots are required.
The core can be either cotton or silk. Unlike many other types of hand woven rugs, these can also feature silk details – they’re known for their incredibly soft detail work and tight pile.
The rich, vibrant colors are created using organic dyes (vegetable dyes). Note that using harsh chemical cleaners can bleach the colors or even damage the wool fabric.
Shapes and Sizes
Classic rugs from Isfahan are ideal for use as area rugs in living rooms and family rooms. They can also be used under beds and other furniture in bedrooms. Runner-style rugs are also available for use in hallways and smaller spaces.
These one-of-a-kind rugs offer a gorgeous connection to the culture and history of ancient Persia while adding stunning beauty to any home.
Manual cleaning is recommended for these rugs and if your rug is heavily soiled or stained, you’ll need to have a professional cleaning for hand knotted rugs.
Kurosh Persian rugs can guide you when it comes to caring for your new rug. We also recommend that you put them in lower-traffic areas of the home to preserve them as much as possible.
Order Confirmation:
As soon as you place your order, you will receive an order confirmation email. This means that we have received your order in our system and pre-authorized your credit card for the purchase. If your item is available for immediate shipment (within 3-4 business days), we will process the charges and submit the order for shipment.
Order Shipment:
If your order is in stock and we process the charges to your credit card, it will ship within 3-4 business days from the date of your order. We will send you tracking information within 24 hours of your order leaving the warehouse to the e-mail address you provided when checking out. If you do not receive tracking information from us within six business days of your order, feel free to follow up with us at support@kuroshpersianrugs.com.
Damages:
Please inspect the packaging of your items when they arrive, if you notice any damage, you should make note of it when signing for delivery. If your items do arrive damaged, please send photos to support@kuroshpersianrugs.com and we will process an insurance claim on your behalf.
Return and exchange policy:
Cancellations:
All orders canceled after 48 hours are subject to a $20 administration fee, whether or not your order has shipped. If the order has shipped, customer will also be responsible for actual return shipping charges. Refunds will only be issued to the original credit card that you use when placing your order.
Returns:
Kurosh Persian Rugs accepts returns of undamaged products for full refund or exchange within 20 days of original purchase. Items received after 20 days will be refunded via store credit.
Customer is responsible for any additional shipping costs. Return labels will not be provided.
If you need to return any items, please contact us with your order number at support@kuroshpersianrugs.com.
