1970s Persian Isfahan Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Wall Hanging

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A 1970's Persian Isfahan wall hanging is hand-knotted from wool and silk, creating a finely detailed Arabesque motif which includes … Read more A 1970's Persian Isfahan wall hanging is hand-knotted from wool and silk, creating a finely detailed Arabesque motif which includes two central birds encircled by vines, florals, and paisleys. The outer borders feature more elaborate flowers in bloom, foliage, and peacocks. The main colors of the wool pile are a warm tan, cream, sky blue, and deep navy. Accent colors include rust and burgundy red, periwinkle, olive green, caramel, bright pink, and powder blue. A silk fringe trims the top and bottom. The last four photos show the backside of the textile. They reveal how small the knots are, at approximately 600 per inch.

Please note: The given dimensions include the lower, longer fringe, but not the shorter upper fringe. It is 35" long without the fringe. See less