Kashan Persian Rug 370 × 243 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

About this rug

A Kashan from Iran, measuring 370 × 243 cm. That is roughly 8.99 m² of floor, about 12.1' × 8'.

Materials and 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.

Size and placement

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.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.