Persian Medallion

The archetype of hand-knotted rug design. Central medallion compositions with arabesque vines and floral field patterns dating to the 16th century.

Weaving regions

Tabriz, Kashan, Isfahan, Nain

Knot density

100–600 KPSI

Materials

Wool pile, Silk pile, Wool-silk blend

Foundation

Cotton or silk

Typical colours

Deep red, Midnight blue, Ivory, Gold

Characteristics

Hand-knotted · Wool or silk · 100–600 KPSI

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