Persian Isfahan (561_69247)

This is a piece of beauty from Isfahan. A Persian proverb describes Isfahan as 'half the world' and certainly in its heyday it was a cosmopolitan city of artists and philosophers. The designs are often copied from old carpets, though tile and mosaic work also inspired the designers. The weave is medium to fine, with, in older carpets a warp and weft of cotton. This rug has a signature sign of elegence.This is a gorgeous fine hand made isfahan rug, has naturalistic animals, 2 birds pirched in a small tree with 2 deer walking by encased in an oval shape surrounded by palmette design.Free delivery on this rug within UK mainland.