Antique Wool Afshar Persian Rug, 107 × 65 cm

About this rug

Origin Iran, format 107 × 65 cm — a Afshar made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 0.7 m², or 3.5' × 2.1'.

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. 2 kg.

Size and placement

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 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is blue / Türkis. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

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