5'2 x 8 Signed Persian Isfahan Wool & Silk Rug

This 5'2 x 8 Premium Persian Isfahan Wool and Silk Rug is a masterful example of Persian artistry, woven with equal parts fine silk and high-grade wool on a strong cotton foundation. With its lustrous silk highlights and resilient wool pile, this rug is both a visual treasure and a durable heirloom piece.

Design and Motifs

The centerpiece of the rug features a radiant star-shaped medallion, meticulously detailed with symmetrical floral arrangements. Surrounding the medallion, you’ll find finely executed arabesque scrolls and spiraling vines, woven in silk for a subtle sheen that shimmers as light touches the surface. The field is adorned with delicate Shah Abbasi floral motifs, blossoms, and palmettes, echoing the elegance of classical Persian gardens.

Patterns and Borders

The emerald green field sets a rich backdrop for the floral tracery, accentuated by ivory, peach, soft gold, and navy tones. Each motif is harmoniously balanced, creating a rhythmic flow of movement across the rug. The borders feature multi-layered guard bands, framed by a wider border in muted taupe with intricate floral sprays, ensuring balance between the busy central design and the refined edges.

Materials and Craftsmanship

• Silk (50%): Adds luster, detail, and contrast, bringing motifs to life with shimmering brilliance.

• Wool (50%): Ensures resilience, warmth, and softness underfoot.

• Cotton foundation: Provides strength and stability for generations of use.

Every knot is carefully tied by hand, achieving both fineness and clarity in the design. The interplay of silk and wool fibers creates depth and a luxurious texture that feels soft yet firm.

Colors

• Primary field: Rich emerald green

• Accents: Ivory, soft peach, salmon, beige, taupe, gold, light blue, and navy

• Borders: Beige-taupe floral patterns with navy and pastel highlights

The luminous sheen of silk threads emphasizes the intricate floral forms, while the wool base lends warmth and durability, ensuring this rug remains captivating for decades.

Symbolism

The medallion represents unity and infinity, while the swirling vines symbolize eternal growth and vitality. The abundant floral patterns reflect paradise gardens from Persian tradition, representing peace, prosperity, and balance.

About Isfahan Wool and Silk Rugs

Persian Isfahan rugs are celebrated as some of the finest handwoven masterpieces in the world. Known for their balanced proportions, harmonious motifs, and refined knot density, they are often woven with luxurious silk highlights that enhance the precision of each motif. Isfahan weavers are famous for their artistry, drawing inspiration from Persian architecture, gardens, and poetry. A wool and silk Isfahan rug combines the durability of fine wool with the radiant glow of silk, resulting in a rug that is both practical and decorative — a timeless treasure for collectors and connoisseurs alike.

SIGNATURE

"ایران اصفهان صیرفی"

This translates to:

"Iran Isfahan Saeidi (or Sayrafi)"

Here’s the breakdown:

• ایران = Iran

• اصفهان = Isfahan (the city of origin)

• صیرفی = The weaver’s name or workshop, transliterated as Sayrafi / Saerafi / Saeedi depending on the exact dialect.