Antique Kerman Persian Rug, 129 × 80 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Kerman of 129 × 80 cm. The covered area is about 1.03 m² (4.2' × 2.6'). Kerman is associated with soft colour transitions and floral compositions.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 4 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is Weiß / beige. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Period

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