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Isfahan Erased Medallion Ivory

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Dimensions104 × 137 cm
MaterialWool
Weavemachine made
WoolRug material
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Underfoot ComfortNatural wool warmth for your living space
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Isfahan has long stood as the apex of Persian court weaving, its workshops producing some of the most architecturally refined compositions in the Oriental rug canon — intricate arabesque networks, jewel-toned palettes, and medallion formats of near-mathematical precision that have set the benchmark for classical Persian design since the Safavid era.

This contemporary piece draws directly from that Isfahan medallion tradition but submits it to a deliberate process of erasure: the ivory field — the colour of aged vellum — is overlaid with a dissolving central medallion ringed by rosette satellites, the entire composition intentionally abraded so that motifs emerge and recede like forms through fog, their crimson, steel blue, navy, and amber gold fragments suggesting a full classical design only partially recovered from time.

The lateral borders retain ghost-like cartouche elements in deep red, reinforcing the Isfahan source vocabulary while the hand-knotted fringe at top and bottom anchors the piece in a traditional finishing aesthetic. Short wool pile gives the surface a soft, matte quality that amplifies the chalky, deconstructed palette. This is a piece for interiors that require the cultural weight of classical Persian geometry without its visual density — an exercise in restraint that rewards close examination.

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Precision Woven

Fine, uniform pattern clarity with a clean edge.

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Consistent Pattern Clarity, Tailored to Your Room

Powered looms translate intricate contemporary and classical motifs into a consistent weave across standard room dimensions.

Extremely Soft in Silk, Warm in Wool

Pure silk designs offer an exceptionally smooth touch, while wool weaves bring cushioned everyday warmth.

Ready-to-Specify Dimensions

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10-Year Indicative Lifespan

Built for living rooms and bedrooms with straightforward, fibre-appropriate care.

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Rug Comparison Guide

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Hand Knotted

Crafted knot by knot. Made for generations.

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Machine Made

Fine detail. A beautifully consistent finish.

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This rug’s construction
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Hand Tufted

Your shape, your palette, your feel.

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Manufacturing method

Individually hand tied

Each knot is tied onto a woven foundation.

Precision machine woven

A powered loom creates a fine, uniform weave.

Tufted by hand

Yarn is inserted into a canvas, then backed and finished.

Feel

Naturally soft

Varies with fibre, knot quality and pile height.

Soft to exceptionally soft

Extremely soft in pure silk; soft in wool. Other fibres vary.

Customisable

Adjust pile height and density for a plush or firmer feel.

Perfect for

Across the home

Durable wool for busy rooms; silk-rich pieces for quieter spaces.

Comfort & decorative detail

Living rooms and bedrooms. Choose the fibre for your foot traffic.

Across the home, tailored to you

Specify wool for everyday use or silk accents for gentler spaces.

Lifespan

Can last 100+ years*

Heirloom potential with appropriate care and repair.

Around 10 years*

An indicative lifespan with suitable use and care.

Up to 20 years*

With proper care of the pile and backing.

Materials

Natural wool & silk

The balance of wool and silk varies by rug.

Varies by design

Wool, bamboo silk and other options. Check the listed material.

Wool & bamboo silk

Choose your material and blend to suit the brief.

Care

Vacuum gently

Rotate periodically. Specialist cleaning for silk and deep cleans.

Follow the fibre

Gentle vacuuming. Silk and bamboo silk need particular spill care.

Protect the backing

Gentle vacuuming; avoid soaking. Use a specialist for deep cleaning.

Customisation

Choose your piece

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Choose your size

Available dimensions vary by design.

Fully made for you

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Isfahan Erased Medallion Ivory

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