Baluch Persian Rug 175 × 96 cm, hand-knotted

At a glance

This Baluch comes from Iran and measures 175 × 96 cm. That is roughly 1.68 m² of floor, about 5.7' × 3.1'.

What it is made of

It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap. 4 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is under 200,000 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

How it reads

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.

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.