Hamadan Herati Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 131 × 195 cm, Wool

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Hamadan Herati of 131 × 195 cm. It covers approximately 2.55 m², or 4.3' × 6.4'. Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Construction

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

Format and use

A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

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

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.