Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Bijar Persian Rug, 256 × 345 cm

Overview

Origin Iran, format 256 × 345 cm — a Bijar made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 8.83 m² (8.4' × 11.3').

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A large format for open-plan rooms or formal reception spaces.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.