Antique Wool Bakhtiari Persian Rug, 207 × 136 cm

About this rug

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Bakhtiari of 207 × 136 cm. That is roughly 2.82 m² of floor, about 6.8' × 4.5'.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 6 mm. Weight is given as approx. 7 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

On the knot count

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

How it reads

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

Period

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