Hamadan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, Wool

Overview

A hand-knotted Hamadan from Iran. Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Materials and construction

Stated material: new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is under 200,000 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

Colour and appearance

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

Age and condition

Stated condition: made 1970–1979.