Antique Persian Rug — 474 × 112 cm, Wool

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Oriental rug of 474 × 112 cm. That is roughly 5.31 m² of floor, about 15.6' × 3.7'.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 16 kg.

Where it fits

Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is under 200,000 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

Colour and appearance

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

Age

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