Antique Kashan Persian Rug, 481 × 315 cm, Wool

The piece in short

A Kashan from Iran, measuring 481 × 315 cm. The covered area is about 15.15 m² (15.8' × 10.3').

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap. 45 kg.

Format and use

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. This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

How it reads

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

Age and condition

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