Antique Wool Persian Rug, 168 × 138 cm

At a glance

A Oriental rug from Iran, measuring 168 × 138 cm. The covered area is about 2.32 m² (5.5' × 4.5').

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 7 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is under 200,000 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

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. In a rug of this age, patina and some pile loss belong to the picture.