Antique Wool Kashan Persian Rug, 218 × 134 cm

Overview

This Kashan comes from Iran and measures 218 × 134 cm. The covered area is about 2.92 m² (7.2' × 4.4').

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap. 8 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

On the colourway

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

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