Afshar Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 243 × 178 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Afshar comes from Iran and measures 243 × 178 cm. The covered area is about 4.33 m² (8' × 5.8').

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap. 12 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.