Hand-Knotted Wool Hamadan Persian Rug, 323 × 415 cm

Overview

Origin Iran, format 323 × 415 cm — a Hamadan made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 13.4 m² (10.6' × 13.6'). Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 10-12mm.

Size and placement

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

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.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.