Bijar Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 303 × 198 cm, Wool

About this rug

Origin Iran, format 303 × 198 cm — a Bijar made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 6 m², or 9.9' × 6.5'.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 12 mm. Weight is given as ap. 20 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Fineness of the knotting

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

How it reads

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

Period

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.