Hand-Knotted Wool Persian Rug, 327 × 113 cm

About this rug

Origin Iran, format 327 × 113 cm — a Oriental rug made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 3.7 m² (10.7' × 3.7').

Construction

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

Format and use

Large enough to hold a full seating group.

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.

On the colourway

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

Age

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