Hamadan Persian Rug 123 × 460 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 123 × 460 cm — a Hamadan made entirely by hand. That is roughly 5.66 m² of floor, about 4' × 15.1'. Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Size and placement

At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

On the knot count

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

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.