Hamadan Herati Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 110 × 154 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 110 × 154 cm — a Hamadan Herati made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 1.69 m², or 3.6' × 5.1'. 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.

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. This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

How it reads

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