Bijar Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 100 × 100 cm, Wool

Overview

This Bijar comes from Iran and measures 100 × 100 cm. The covered area is about 1 m² (3.3' × 3.3').

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap. 4 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is round. At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under blue / Türkis. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.