Isfahan Rugs

Buy Isfahan rugs at Jakobson Carpets as hand-knotted Persian one-of-a-kind pieces made from fine wool and silk – with elegant medallions, floral ornaments and subtly shimmering silk details. Hand-knotted Isfahan rugs combine a high-quality wool pile with finely worked silk highlights; in the qualities offered here, the warp is made entirely from silk. This traditional construction allows exceptionally precise contours and makes medallions, floral vines and arabesques catch the light with subtle brilliance. As classic Persian rugs from Isfahan, they represent refined Iranian craftsmanship, balanced colour palettes and an elegant yet inviting presence. In a living or dining room, they create a sophisticated focal point with lasting character.

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Isfahan Silk Warp 204 x 125 cm

€3,416.00

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Isfahan Silk Warp 175 x 108 cm

€1,848.00 €2,640.00

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Isfahan Silk Warp 167 x 113 cm

€1,974.00 €2,820.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 246 x 163 cm

€5,008.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 231 x 150 cm

€6,220.00

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Isfahan Silk Warp 175 x 110 cm

€1,904.00 €2,720.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 316 x 208 cm

€7,312.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 242 x 160 cm

€5,080.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 249 x 156 cm

€4,710.00

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Isfahan Silk Warp 254 x 154 cm

€4,665.00 €6,220.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 300 x 210 cm

€8,970.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 235 x 148 cm

€5,152.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 300 x 208 cm

€7,136.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 230 x 159 cm

€5,176.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 107 x 72 cm

€660.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 243 x 160 cm

€4,896.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 229 x 156 cm

€5,770.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 254 x 155 cm

€5,196.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 171 x 110 cm

€2,010.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 110 x 70 cm

€648.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 230 x 158 cm

€6,390.00

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Isfahan Silk Warp 241 x 158 cm

€4,755.00 €6,340.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 235 x 156 cm

€4,920.00

Isfahan Antik 212 x 147 cm

€1,860.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 300 x 200 cm

€7,168.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 110 x 72 cm

€621.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 315 x 200 cm

€7,336.00

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Isfahan Silk Warp 243 x 161 cm

€4,845.00 €6,460.00

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Isfahan Silk Warp 235 x 158 cm

€4,620.00 €6,160.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 107 x 70 cm

€670.00

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Isfahan Silk Warp 250 x 160 cm

€4,785.00 €6,380.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 315 x 200 cm

€7,232.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 241 x 160 cm

€4,785.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 232 x 158 cm

€6,190.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 340 x 220 cm

€10,928.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 226 x 155 cm

€6,115.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 308 x 211 cm

€8,860.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 240 x 158 cm

€5,036.00

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Isfahan Silk Warp 240 x 155 cm

€4,680.00 €6,240.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 240 x 166 cm

€4,980.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 241 x 155 cm

€4,952.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 156 x 111 cm

€1,965.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 233 x 164 cm

€6,275.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 235 x 148 cm

€5,192.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 108 x 71 cm

€720.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 235 x 155 cm

€6,130.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 325 x 210 cm

€8,631.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 232 x 155 cm

€5,152.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 300 x 200 cm

€8,770.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 235 x 160 cm

€4,665.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 306 x 200 cm

€8,091.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 168 x 108 cm

€1,920.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 230 x 156 cm

€6,150.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 115 x 73 cm

€693.00

Isfahan Silk Warp 162 x 112 cm

€2,056.00

Guide & Buying Advice

Isfahan Rugs – Fineness, Silk Details & Elegant Interior Appeal

Isfahan is one of the historic centres of Persian rug making. Finely structured ornament, harmonious medallions and balanced colour palettes are characteristic, combining classic design with an especially elegant presence.

This guide explains what matters when assessing materials, workmanship, pattern and visual effect, and how to choose a hand-knotted Isfahan rug for a living room, dining room or bedroom.

Detail of a hand-knotted Isfahan rug with fine ornament and silk accents

Fine Persian Craftsmanship

What Defines an Isfahan Rug?

Isfahan rugs are known for precise, balanced design. A finely drawn medallion often forms the centre, surrounded by floral vines, arabesques and clearly structured borders. The motifs can be highly detailed while still retaining a harmonious overall effect.

In the selection offered here, a high-quality wool pile is combined with carefully worked silk details, while these qualities use a silk warp. This allows contours to appear especially fine and selected ornaments to take on a subtle sheen as the light changes.

Finely structured medallion, floral and arabesque motifs.
Wool pile with carefully placed silk details for added definition.
Silk warp in the qualities offered on this page.
Harmonious colour palettes with an elegant, calm effect in the room.

Understanding Quality

Materials, Knotting & Fine Workmanship

The character of an Isfahan rug comes from the interplay of materials, knotting, design and craftsmanship. A high degree of fineness can make very detailed patterns possible, but it should never be viewed in isolation as the only measure of quality.

Wool Pile

Fine wool provides a pleasant handle and forms the comfortable foundation of the pile. Wool quality and shearing influence the texture, resilience and way the colours appear.

Silk Details

Silk is used to highlight contours, blossoms and ornamental details. Depending on the light, these areas can appear brighter or more intense.

Knot Density

Finer knotting allows for more precise lines and smaller ornaments. It becomes meaningful as a quality indicator only when considered together with the materials, pattern quality, condition and consistency of the workmanship.

Reverse & Edges

The hand-knotted structure can be examined on the reverse. Neat edges, even tension and a well-balanced pile are further factors in assessing quality.

Elegant in Different Rooms

How Isfahan Rugs Work in the Home

The fine designs can work with both classic furniture and pared-back modern interiors. What matters is that the size, colour palette and visual presence of the pattern suit the function of the room.

Living Room

A Calm Focal Point for the Seating Area

In the living room, an Isfahan rug can visually bring the seating area together and give the room structure. The arrangement often feels especially balanced when the sofa and armchairs have a clear relationship with the rug.

In a restrained interior, the medallion can take a more prominent role. Where many patterns or colours are already present, a calmer colour palette will usually feel more harmonious.

Dining Room

Enough Space Around the Table & Chairs

Under a dining table, the rug should be large enough for the chairs to remain on it as far as possible when they are pulled back. As a useful guide, around 60 to 70 cm of additional rug around the table often works well.

A central medallion may be partly covered by the table. If you want more of the pattern to remain visible, an all-over design or a composition with less emphasis on the centre can be a good alternative.

Bedroom

Fine Patterns for a Calm Atmosphere

In the bedroom, light and balanced colour palettes create an especially calm effect. A larger rug beneath the bed can visually define the sleeping area and provide a comfortable transition to the floor when getting up.

Alternatively, smaller rugs or runners can be placed alongside the bed. This keeps the fine pattern visible without allowing the rug to dominate the room too strongly.

Choose with Confidence

Match Size, Colour & Use

Before choosing a rug, it is worth measuring the intended area and taking the furniture layout into account. With finely patterned rugs, it also matters how much of the design will actually remain visible once the room is furnished.

Size

The rug should be deliberately matched to the furniture group. A rug that is too small can look disconnected, while the right size visually brings the room together.

Colour Effect

Light tones can make a room feel more open, while stronger accents create greater presence. Silk details can also change the appearance of colours depending on daylight and viewing direction.

Use

For more heavily used areas, the condition of the pile should be considered alongside appearance. Regular, gentle vacuuming supports long-term care.

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Traditional Persian rug knotting as part of the history of fine Oriental rugs

Culture & Craftsmanship

Isfahan & the Tradition of Persian Rug Art

Over the centuries, Isfahan developed into an important centre of Persian art and craftsmanship. The city gained particular importance as a courtly centre during the Safavid period; historical sources describe rug workshops and close links between ornamental design, court art and high-quality textile craftsmanship.

To this day, the name Isfahan is associated in the rug trade with finely executed Persian knotting. Contemporary pieces draw on traditional medallions, floral vines and arabesques, interpreting them in different colours and degrees of fineness. You can learn more about the development of Persian rug-making traditions in our History of Oriental Rugs.

Choose with Confidence, at Your Own Pace

Hand-Knotted Isfahan Rugs at Jakobson Carpets

Since 1995, Jakobson Carpets has stood for hand-knotted rugs, careful selection and personal advice. This allows you to assess colours, patterns and the rug’s effect in the room at your own pace at home.

Free Shipping & Returns

View the rug comfortably at home and assess how it works in the room for which it is intended.

31-Day Return Policy

You have enough time to compare the size, colour and pattern without unnecessary pressure to make a quick decision.

3-Year Warranty

The three-year warranty applies exclusively to hand-knotted rugs in accordance with the stated warranty terms.

For eligible hand-knotted rugs with a purchase value of €300 or more, you will receive a Certificate of Authenticity with details of the provenance, materials, knotting technique, dimensions and other key characteristics of the individual piece.

In Brief

Frequently Asked Questions About Isfahan Rugs

Key answers about provenance, materials, silk details, room setting and choosing the right rug.

Where Do Isfahan Rugs Come From?

Isfahan rugs originate in the Iranian city of Isfahan and its surrounding rug-making tradition. The city is one of the historic centres of Persian art and rug production.

What Materials Are Used in Isfahan Rugs?

High-quality wool is typical and may be complemented by silk in finer pieces. In the selection offered here, the pile is made from wool with incorporated silk details, while these qualities use a silk warp.

Why Do Some Details Appear to Shimmer Differently?

Silk reflects light more strongly than wool. As a result, individual ornaments can appear lighter, darker or more lustrous depending on the direction of the light and the viewing angle.

Which Patterns Are Typical of Isfahan Rugs?

Finely drawn medallions, floral vines, arabesques and multi-part borders are common. The exact design varies from one individual piece to another.

Do Isfahan Rugs Work in Modern Interiors?

Yes. In pared-back interiors, classic ornament can create a deliberate contrast. Calm colours and the right size help the rug feel elegant rather than overly ornate.

How Should an Isfahan Rug Be Cared For?

Regular, gentle vacuuming without aggressive brushes helps protect the pile and silk details. Spills should be absorbed as quickly as possible; for stubborn soiling, professional rug cleaning is advisable.