Hamadan Herati Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 114 × 175 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 114 × 175 cm — a Hamadan Herati made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 2 m² (3.7' × 5.7'). Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Materials and construction

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

Size and placement

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

On the knot count

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.

On the colourway

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