Antique Qashqai Persian Rug — 303 × 210 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Qashqai comes from Iran and measures 303 × 210 cm. That is roughly 6.36 m² of floor, about 9.9' × 6.9'.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-woven. Pile height is given as approx. 6 mm. Weight is given as approx. 16 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Weave

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

How it reads

Colour is recorded as red and orange. 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.