Antique Wool Kashan Persian Rug, 218 × 140 cm

At a glance

A Kashan from Iran, measuring 218 × 140 cm. That is roughly 3.05 m² of floor, about 7.2' × 4.6'.

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.

Size and placement

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

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 500,000–599,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under blue / Türkis. 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.