Hamadan Herati Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 138 × 232 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Hamadan Herati comes from Iran and measures 138 × 232 cm. That is roughly 3.2 m² of floor, about 4.5' × 7.6'. 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.

Where it fits

A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

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.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under 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.