Kashan Persian Rug 357 × 246 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

A Kashan from Iran, measuring 357 × 246 cm. That is roughly 8.78 m² of floor, about 11.7' × 8.1'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 14 mm. Weight is given as ap. 24 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A format for large rooms, with space for an entire seating arrangement.

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.

Period

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.