Antique Wool & Silk Persian Rug, 185 × 130 cm

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Oriental rug of 185 × 130 cm. The covered area is about 2.41 m² (6.1' × 4.3').

What it is made of

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

Format and use

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

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under 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.

Period

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