Hamadan Herati Persian Rug 111 × 150 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

About this rug

This Hamadan Herati comes from Iran and measures 111 × 150 cm. The covered area is about 1.67 m² (3.6' × 4.9'). Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 10-12mm.

Format and use

This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

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