Isfahan Persian carpet

Persian carpet of Isfahan. Iran
Hand-knotted wool.
Signed: "Kamkhan".
Measurements: 176 x 118 cm.

Handmade carpet, which presents a red field, on which floral themes and wild animals are developed in a garden of paradise of great formal and chromatic exuberance. The whole is ornamented with fine plant stems and ornaments that grow in a whimsical way but are completed with a harmonious arrangement.

Isfahan is a city in Iran known for being one of the most famous places in relation to the production of Persian carpets. On many occasions these carpets have been erroneously called Polish, because of the trade route established from Persia to France, which passed through Poland. They are characterized by their high quality, made on a silk or cotton base, and wool, which is very finely trimmed. Their decoration is based on the use of traditional motifs, inspired by the architecture and tiles of the area, although aesthetic patterns of poetic inspiration also stand out. Soft colors and pastel tones are often used.