Hand-Knotted Wool Hamadan Persian Rug, 46 × 54 cm

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 46 × 54 cm — a Hamadan made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 0.25 m², or 1.5' × 1.8'. Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap. 2 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. Small enough to sit in front of a dresser or just inside a door.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is under 200,000 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

How it reads

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.

Age

Stated condition: new.