Isfahan Carpets
Isfahan,
a town in western central Iran was the capital of Persia during 15th-17th
centuries when the carpet craft was at its peak. Even today Isfahan carpets
are a symbol of quality. The architecture and the art of the era replicate
in these carpets. A common style is a central medallion surrounded by the
floral twines.
The carpets have an ivory background with deep blue and red florals. They
are very colorful involving nearly 15 colors in a single carpet. Most have a
prominent double outline of the patterns that brings a unique touch to even
the most conventional carpets.
The earlier carpets had a cotton wrap and weft. As the times changed and
the art rose, the wrap was usually silk and the wefts can be wool silk or
cotton. The pile is of soft wool with tight piles. Knots per square inch
vary from 120 to 840.
