Antique Wool Qom Persian Rug, 204 × 140 cm

Overview

A Qom from Iran, measuring 204 × 140 cm. It covers approximately 2.86 m², or 6.7' × 4.6'. Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

What it is made of

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.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

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.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as Weiß / beige. 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.