Hand-Knotted Wool Kashan Persian Rug, 247 × 356 cm

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 247 × 356 cm — a Kashan made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 8.79 m², or 8.1' × 11.7'.

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

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.