Indian Rug — hand-knotted, 243 × 173 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Origin India, format 243 × 173 cm — a Oriental rug made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 4.2 m² (8' × 5.7').

Construction

Stated material: bamboo silk (viscose), cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 12 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Knot density and quality

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

It is catalogued under black and grey. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.