Hand-Knotted Wool Hamadan Persian Rug, 180 × 100 cm

Overview

Origin Iran, format 180 × 100 cm — a Hamadan made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 1.8 m², or 5.9' × 3.3'. 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 approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 6 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

On the knot count

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

How it reads

The stated colourway is red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.