Hamadan Herati Persian Rug 111 × 153 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

About this rug

Origin Iran, format 111 × 153 cm — a Hamadan Herati made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 1.7 m² (3.6' × 5'). Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Materials and construction

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

Size and placement

The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

Knot density and quality

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

On the colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.