Antique Kashan Persian Rug, 425 × 320 cm, Wool & Silk

Overview

This Kashan comes from Iran and measures 425 × 320 cm. The covered area is about 13.6 m² (13.9' × 10.5').

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap. 40 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A large format for open-plan rooms or formal reception spaces.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

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 age: antique. In a rug of this age, patina and some pile loss belong to the picture.