Bakhtiari Persian Rug 205 × 155 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 205 × 155 cm — a Bakhtiari made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 3.18 m², or 6.7' × 5.1'.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 14 mm. Weight is given as ap. 8 kg.

Where it fits

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 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.