Hamadan Herati Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 103 × 152 cm, Wool

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Hamadan Herati of 103 × 152 cm. It covers approximately 1.57 m², or 3.4' × 5'. Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

What it is made of

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

Where it fits

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.

Colour and appearance

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.