Hand-Knotted Wool Bijar Persian Rug, 343 × 445 cm

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Bijar of 343 × 445 cm. It covers approximately 15.26 m², or 11.3' × 14.6'.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.