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

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Kashan of 425 × 320 cm. It covers approximately 13.6 m², or 13.9' × 10.5'.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. 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.

Fineness of the knotting

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

On the colourway

The stated colourway is 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.