Bijar Persian Rug 343 × 480 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

Origin Iran, format 343 × 480 cm — a Bijar made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 16.46 m² (11.3' × 15.7').

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.