Bijar Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 359 × 252 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 359 × 252 cm — a Bijar made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 9.05 m² (11.8' × 8.3').

Construction

Stated material: new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted.

Where it fits

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

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

How it reads

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

Period

Stated condition: made 1970–1979.