Kashan Persian Rug 248 × 374 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

A Kashan from Iran, measuring 248 × 374 cm. It covers approximately 9.28 m², or 8.1' × 12.3'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

Fineness of the knotting

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.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.