Kashan Persian Rug 253 × 348 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

About this rug

A Kashan from Iran, measuring 253 × 348 cm. The covered area is about 8.8 m² (8.3' × 11.4').

Construction

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

Size and placement

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 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is blue / Türkis. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.