Kashan Persian Rug 89 × 61 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Kashan of 89 × 61 cm. That is roughly 0.54 m² of floor, about 2.9' × 2'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 2 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

Knot density and quality

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

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.