23895-Isfahan Hand-Knotted/Handmade Persian Rug/Carpet Traditional Authentic/ Size: 10'3'' x 6'11" 4'0" x 2'0" The Turkoman art of knotting

The Turkoman art of knotting grew out of the practical necessities of a nomadic way of life

Afghan knotters only had access to: black

is that Belgique Khal Mohammeds are crafted using supreme-quality wool

These were the first of the floral-type carpets made to the order of the Safavid court during the reign of Shah Tahmasp

The woolen pile is of medium depth and the weave is a Turkish knot with a density varying from 60 to 120 knots per square inch

23895-Isfahan Hand-Knotted/Handmade Persian Rug/Carpet Traditional Authentic/ Size: 10'3'' x 6'11" 4'0" x 2'0" The Turkoman art of knottingNR: 23895Location: IsfahanSize: 10'3" x 6'11"Country: IranPile: WoolBase: Cotton ISFAHAN Details: Isfahans are hand knotted on a vertical loom using a Persian knot and very high densities ranging from 160 to 400 knots per square inch. Silk Isfahans have densities approaching 600 knots per square inch. The warp is often made of cotton and the pile is always closely cropped, usually wool and silk. More often than not, silk is utilized in the decorations