
Heirloom Hand-Knotting
Tied knot by knot in Iran to last for generations.
The weaving villages of Khorasan in northeastern Iran produced some of the most prolific and characterful carpets of the late Qajar and early twentieth century — pieces defined by expansive fields, loose curvilinear drawing, and a palette that ages into extraordinary softness.
This large-format antique, measuring nearly ten by eleven feet, carries an all-over field composition in which herati-influenced floral scrolls and palmette forms repeat across a ground that has mellowed to a warm sandy ivory, its wool pile abraded to a low, velvet-smooth surface that speaks to decades of genuine use rather than artificial distress.
Accents of dusty indigo blue surface through the field at irregular intervals, lending the composition a quiet chromatic animation, while the primary border — a confident dark navy band carrying a classical flower-and-leaf reciprocal meander — frames the field with structural authority, flanked by narrower rose-tinged guard stripes. The abrash visible across the field is organic and natural, a hallmark of hand-spun regional wool rather than commercial uniformity. This is a piece that carries the contemplative gravity of a true antique — one whose faded grandeur rewards a slow, discerning eye.
Densely packed herati-derived floral rosettes, palmettes, and curvilinear vine scrolls distributed uniformly across the field; border features repeating flower-head and reciprocal leaf meander within a dark indigo band flanked by minor guard stripes
Hand-knotted in Iran with pure highland wool and mulberry silk.

Tied knot by knot in Iran to last for generations.

Lanolin-rich wool repels everyday spills and wear.

Highland wool paired with luminous mulberry silk.

Individually sourced from master looms in Tabriz, Isfahan, Kashan, Qum, and Nain—never machine-made or chemically coated.
Pure cotton or silk foundations breathe naturally on timber and marble floors without trapping humidity.
Combed highland wool resists shedding and grows softer and more lustrous with every decade of use.
Months of hand-knotting ensure no two pieces share the exact same tension, border cadence, or abrash depth.
Rug Comparison Guide | ![]() Hand KnottedCrafted knot by knot. Made for generations. Persian · Modern · Tribal This rug’s construction | ![]() Machine MadeFine detail. A beautifully consistent finish. Bespoke collection | ![]() Hand TuftedYour shape, your palette, your feel. Custom rugs |
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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 Find the right size, pattern and palette in the collection. | Choose your size Available dimensions vary by design. | Fully made for you Shape, size, palette, material, pile height and density. |
| Explore | Hand knottedExplore hand knotted rugs | BespokeExplore bespoke rugs | CustomCreate your custom rug |
*Lifespans are indicative, with suitable use and care. Fibre, construction, backing and foot traffic affect longevity. Silk and bamboo silk need more delicate care than wool. Construction images are illustrative.
Khorasan All-Over Sandy Ivory
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