Hand-Knotted Wool Kashan Persian Rug, 402 × 315 cm

Overview

Origin Iran, format 402 × 315 cm — a Kashan made entirely by hand. That is roughly 12.66 m² of floor, about 13.2' × 10.3'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap.40kg.

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 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as green / Oliv. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.