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Fine Persian Rug · Isfahan Zil-i-Sultan · The Djoharian Collection
Fine Isfahan with Rare Zil-i-Sultan Design – Hand-Knotted Kurkwool and Silk
Vases, blossoms and birds in measured rows – the celebrated Zil-i-Sultan idiom, rendered in finest Kurkwool and silk on a pure silk foundation.
Design Heritage and Knotting Tradition
The Zil-i-Sultan design takes its name from the Qajar prince Mas’oud Mirza Zil-i-Sultan (1850–1918), son of Nâser al-Din Shâh and long-time governor of Isfahan. The composition – vases of flowers framed by blossoms and small birds, arranged in measured all-over rows – became one of the most sought-after Isfahan idioms of the late nineteenth century and remains a hallmark of the city’s master weavers.
This piece was hand-knotted in Isfahan, Iran, by master weavers in the city’s direct knotting tradition. It is built from finest Kurkwool and silk on a pure silk foundation at a density of approximately 1,000,000 knots per m² (645 kpsi) – the level at which the Zil-i-Sultan drawing reaches the precision it deserves. The drawing rises against a soft gray-green field; vases, blossoms and birds appear in red and blue, with silk highlights running through the floral lines and catching the light at every angle.
Presence in the Room
At 167 × 106 cm (1.8 m²) this is a focused collector’s format – a piece for considered placement and close looking. Three contexts in which the rug reaches its full effect:
- Library or study: Beside a writing desk or beneath a reading chair, the Zil-i-Sultan drawing rewards quiet, repeated viewing.
- Entrance hall or salon: As a hero piece beneath a console or in a small reception area, the rug functions as a signature of the host.
- Bedroom or boudoir: At the foot of a bed or beside a dressing area, the silk highlights add a quiet glow at low light.
Specifications
| Provenance | Isfahan, Iran |
| Design | Rare Zil-i-Sultan all-over floral with vases and birds |
| Weave | Hand-knotted, Persian knot |
| Knot density | Approx. 1,000,000 knots per m² (645 kpsi) |
| Material | Finest Kurkwool and silk on a pure silk foundation |
| Pile height | approx. 0.6 cm |
| Dimensions | 167 × 106 cm (approx. 5.5 × 3.5 ft) |
| Area | 1.8 m² (collector’s format) |
| Condition | New, unused |
| Colours | Gray-green field with red and blue, silk highlights |
| Underfloor heating | Suitable |
| Reference | #11724 |
Responsible Sourcing
Djoharian is a Label STEP certified dealer for fair-trade knotted rugs – a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production. Visit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →
Djoharian – Your Specialists for Collector and Fine Persian Rugs
With roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade, Djoharian has specialised in antique and collector rugs since 1967. On 1stDibs we have been a verified seller since 2013 with 5.0/5 stars across 18 reviews and the „Recognized Dealer“ badge. Our pieces have been featured in international film productions, including Spencer (2021) with Kristen Stewart.
Service and Delivery
Every piece in the Djoharian Collection is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main, professionally washed and shipped with a certificate of authenticity. We offer secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, and personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.
Djoharian – Antique and Bespoke Oriental Rugs since 1967.
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