Antique Persian Rug, 158 × 129 cm, Wool

At a glance

A Oriental rug from Iran, measuring 158 × 129 cm. The covered area is about 2.04 m² (5.2' × 4.2').

What it is made of

Stated material: new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 7 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under Weiß / beige. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

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