Kashan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 136 × 208 cm, Wool

Overview

This Kashan comes from Iran and measures 136 × 208 cm. That is roughly 2.83 m² of floor, about 4.5' × 6.8'.

Materials and construction

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

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

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.

How it reads

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