Antique Qashqai Persian Rug — 64 × 60 cm, Wool

About this rug

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Qashqai of 64 × 60 cm. The covered area is about 0.38 m² (2.1' × 2').

Construction

Stated material: new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 2 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

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