Hereke Chinese Rug — hand-knotted, 125 × 181 cm, Silk

Overview

Origin China, format 125 × 181 cm — a Hereke made entirely by hand. That is roughly 2.26 m² of floor, about 4.1' × 5.9'.

What it is made of

Stated material: silk, silk warp. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 4mm.

Format and use

This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 800,000–899,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under multicolour. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

Stated condition: approx. 50 years old.