Bijar Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 347 × 249 cm, Wool

The piece in short

This Bijar comes from Iran and measures 347 × 249 cm. The covered area is about 8.64 m² (11.4' × 8.2').

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 12 mm. Weight is given as ap. 40 kg.

Where it fits

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

On the knot count

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

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

Period

Stated condition: new.