Antique Ziegler Persian Rug, 600 × 333 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Ziegler comes from Iran and measures 600 × 333 cm. That is roughly 19.98 m² of floor, about 19.7' × 10.9'. Ziegler rugs pair Persian pattern forms with muted, faded palettes.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 50 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A format for large rooms, with space for an entire seating arrangement.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is under 200,000 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Period

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