Kashan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 198 × 297 cm, Wool

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Kashan of 198 × 297 cm. It covers approximately 5.88 m², or 6.5' × 9.7'.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

Colour and appearance

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