Bakhtiari Persian Rug 268 × 374 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Bakhtiari of 268 × 374 cm. The covered area is about 10.02 m² (8.8' × 12.3').

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

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 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Period

Stated condition: approx. 50 years old.