Hand-Knotted Wool Mashhad Persian Rug, 246 × 340 cm

Overview

A Mashhad from Iran, measuring 246 × 340 cm. It covers approximately 8.36 m², or 8.1' × 11.2'.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 10-12mm.

Size and placement

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

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.

How it reads

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