Baluch Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 198 × 108 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 198 × 108 cm — a Baluch made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 2.14 m², or 6.5' × 3.5'.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 6 mm. Weight is given as ap. 5 kg.

Where it fits

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

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.