Antique Farahan Persian Rug — 143 × 133 cm, Wool & Silk

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 143 × 133 cm — a Farahan made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 1.9 m² (4.7' × 4.4').

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap. 6 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

On the knot count

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

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as multicolour. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age and condition

Stated age: antique. As an antique piece, condition should be judged against its age.