Bijar Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 132 × 199 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 132 × 199 cm — a Bijar made entirely by hand. That is roughly 2.63 m² of floor, about 4.3' × 6.5'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

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 colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated condition: approx. 70 years old.