Hand-Knotted Wool Qom Persian Rug, 150 × 109 cm

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Qom of 150 × 109 cm. The covered area is about 1.64 m² (4.9' × 3.6'). Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

Construction

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. 6 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

Knot density and quality

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

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.