Antique Wool Qashqai Persian Rug, 237 × 157 cm

The piece in short

A Qashqai from Iran, measuring 237 × 157 cm. It covers approximately 3.72 m², or 7.8' × 5.2'.

Construction

Stated material: new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 6 mm. Weight is given as approx. 8 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

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.

Age

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