Iranian Isphfan 370x265 cm NK 204/ 35

The Iranian city of Isfahan (also spelt Esfahan) has long been one of the centres for production of the famous Persian Rug. Weaving in Isfahan flourished in the Safavid era. But when the Afghans invaded Iran, ending the Safavid dynasty, the craft also became stagnant. Not until 1920s, between two world wars, was weaving again taken seriously by the people of Isfahan.