Hamadan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 298 × 106 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 298 × 106 cm — a Hamadan made entirely by hand. That is roughly 3.16 m² of floor, about 9.8' × 3.5'. 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. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 10 kg.

Size and placement

A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Knot density and quality

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.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

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