Hamadan Herati Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 115 × 152 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 115 × 152 cm — a Hamadan Herati made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 1.75 m², or 3.8' × 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.

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. In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

On the colourway

Colour is recorded as 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.