Antique Persian Rug — 275 × 368 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Oriental rug comes from Iran and measures 275 × 368 cm. The covered area is about 10.12 m² (9' × 12.1').

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A large format for open-plan rooms or formal reception spaces.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 500,000–599,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated condition: approx. 100 years old.