Antique Wool Kerman Persian Rug, 308 × 428 cm

Overview

Origin Iran, format 308 × 428 cm — a Kerman made entirely by hand. That is roughly 13.18 m² of floor, about 10.1' × 14'. Kerman is associated with soft colour transitions and floral compositions.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A large format for open-plan rooms or formal reception spaces.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

On the colourway

Colour is recorded as 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.

Age and condition

Stated condition: approx. 100 years old.