Antique Wool Bakhtiari Persian Rug, 140 × 216 cm

About this rug

Origin Iran, format 140 × 216 cm — a Bakhtiari made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 3.02 m², or 4.6' × 7.1'.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

Stated condition: approx. 100 years old.