Hamadan Herati Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 105 × 140 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 105 × 140 cm — a Hamadan Herati made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 1.47 m² (3.4' × 4.6'). 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

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. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.