Baluch Persian Rug 200 × 123 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

About this rug

Origin Iran, format 200 × 123 cm — a Baluch made entirely by hand. That is roughly 2.46 m² of floor, about 6.6' × 4'.

What it is made of

Stated material: new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as approx. 6 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

Fineness of the knotting

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.

Period

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