Hand-Knotted Wool Hamadan Herati Persian Rug, 105 × 477 cm

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 105 × 477 cm — a Hamadan Herati made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 5.01 m² (3.4' × 15.6'). Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Size and placement

At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

How it reads

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