Bijar Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 253 × 345 cm, Wool

About this rug

A Bijar from Iran, measuring 253 × 345 cm. It covers approximately 8.73 m², or 8.3' × 11.3'.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 12-15mm.

Where it fits

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

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

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