Hamadan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 248 × 345 cm, Wool

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Hamadan of 248 × 345 cm. That is roughly 8.56 m² of floor, about 8.1' × 11.3'. Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 12-15mm.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A large format for open-plan rooms or formal reception spaces.

Fineness of the knotting

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. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.