Hand-Knotted Wool Kerman Persian Rug, 310 × 210 cm

Overview

Origin Iran, format 310 × 210 cm — a Kerman made entirely by hand. That is roughly 6.51 m² of floor, about 10.2' × 6.9'. Kerman is associated with soft colour transitions and floral compositions.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap. 20 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as multicolour. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Period

Stated condition: 20–50 years old.