Antique Wool Ardebil Persian Rug, 442 × 110 cm

Overview

Origin Iran, format 442 × 110 cm — a Ardebil made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 4.86 m², or 14.5' × 3.6'.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as approx. 12 kg.

Format and use

A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

On the knot count

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

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under 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.

Period

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