Hand-Knotted Wool Kashan Persian Rug, 251 × 347 cm

Overview

A Kashan from Iran, measuring 251 × 347 cm. The covered area is about 8.71 m² (8.2' × 11.4').

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

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

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

Colour and appearance

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