Hand-Knotted Wool Persian Rug, 118 × 75 cm

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Oriental rug of 118 × 75 cm. The covered area is about 0.89 m² (3.9' × 2.5').

What it is made of

Stated material: new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 2 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. Small enough to sit in front of a dresser or just inside a door.

On the knot count

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

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

Period

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.