Antique Kashan Persian Rug — 137 × 218 cm, Wool

About this rug

Origin Iran, format 137 × 218 cm — a Kashan made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 2.99 m² (4.5' × 7.2').

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Where it fits

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

How it reads

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Period

Stated condition: approx. 100 years old.