Hand-Knotted Wool Kashan Persian Rug, 244 × 350 cm

Overview

Origin Iran, format 244 × 350 cm — a Kashan made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 8.54 m², or 8' × 11.5'.

Materials and construction

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

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A format for large rooms, with space for an entire seating arrangement.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

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