Hand-Knotted Wool Kashan Persian Rug, 244 × 362 cm

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 244 × 362 cm — a Kashan made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 8.83 m² (8' × 11.9').

Materials and construction

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

Size and placement

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

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.

On the colourway

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