Ardebil Persian Rug 337 × 222 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 337 × 222 cm — a Ardebil made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 7.48 m² (11.1' × 7.3').

What it is made of

Stated material: new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

Knot density and quality

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 multicolour, red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

Stated condition: made 1970–1979.