Hamadan Herati Persian Rug 110 × 165 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

This Hamadan Herati comes from Iran and measures 110 × 165 cm. The covered area is about 1.82 m² (3.6' × 5.4'). Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 10-12mm.

Size and placement

A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

Colour and appearance

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