Hamadan Persian Rug 127 × 83 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Hamadan of 127 × 83 cm. The covered area is about 1.05 m² (4.2' × 2.7'). Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 6 mm. Weight is given as ap.2kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. Small enough to sit in front of a dresser or just inside a door.

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.

Colour and appearance

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

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.