Hand-Knotted Silk Qom Persian Rug, 198 × 142 cm

Overview

This Qom comes from Iran and measures 198 × 142 cm. It covers approximately 2.81 m², or 6.5' × 4.7'. Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, silk. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 10 kg.

Format and use

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

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.

Age

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