Handwoven Carpet, Corner Medallion Layout, Wool and Silk on Silk Warp, Isfahan, 153 × 238 cm Ref 10300354

This handwoven Isfahan rug, measuring 153 × 238 cm (5'0" × 7'10") with an area of 3.65 m² (39.29 ft²), features a medallion-and-corner design. The weaving density is approximately 11,400 knots/dm². Produced by the Seirafian brand— a commercial name in Isfahan carpets founded by the late Haj Agha Reza Seirafian Por, a highly reputable money-changer in the Isfahan bazaar—Seirafian carpets are regarded among the most exquisite and beloved Iranian rugs, with two pieces held in Niavaran Palace in Tehran and one piece at the United Nations. The medallion-and-corner layout achieves a striking composition at the apex of symmetry and balance. Floral motifs, executed by masterful weavers, appear in the central medallion and in the four corners. A cream field lends calm to the space, while the combination with a madder-red border creates an artful, soothing equilibrium. Silk motif yarn in the field together with a silk warp impart added luster and delicacy to the piece. This rug is a worthy choice for collectors and admirers of the art of carpet weaving.