Antique Persian Rug, 205 × 137 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 205 × 137 cm — a Oriental rug made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 2.81 m² (6.7' × 4.5').

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-woven throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 6 mm. Weight is given as approx. 5 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

How it is made

Because it is woven rather than knotted, the structure is flat and usable on both sides.

Colour and appearance

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

Age and condition

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