Hamadan Herati Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 141 × 190 cm, Wool

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Hamadan Herati of 141 × 190 cm. It covers approximately 2.68 m², or 4.6' × 6.2'. 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

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 red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.