Hamadan Herati Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 81 × 123 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Hamadan Herati comes from Iran and measures 81 × 123 cm. It covers approximately 1 m², or 2.7' × 4'. Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

What it is made of

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

Format and use

At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

On the colourway

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