Bijar Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 325 × 247 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 325 × 247 cm — a Bijar made entirely by hand. That is roughly 8.03 m² of floor, about 10.7' × 8.1'.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap.30kg.

Format and use

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

Colour and appearance

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

Age and condition

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