Bijar Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 299 × 202 cm, Wool

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Bijar of 299 × 202 cm. It covers approximately 6.04 m², or 9.8' × 6.6'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 500,000–599,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

How it reads

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

Period

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