Hand-Knotted Wool Kashan Persian Rug, 243 × 360 cm

Overview

This Kashan comes from Iran and measures 243 × 360 cm. That is roughly 8.75 m² of floor, about 8' × 11.8'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

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

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.