Hamadan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 83 × 130 cm, Wool

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Hamadan of 83 × 130 cm. That is roughly 1.08 m² of floor, about 2.7' × 4.3'. Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 10-12mm.

Where it fits

At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

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.

How it reads

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