Hamadan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 192 × 92 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 192 × 92 cm — a Hamadan made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 1.77 m² (6.3' × 3'). Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 5 kg.

Format and use

A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

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.

How it reads

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.