Kashan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 198 × 311 cm, Wool

Overview

A Kashan from Iran, measuring 198 × 311 cm. The covered area is about 6.16 m² (6.5' × 10.2').

Materials and construction

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

Size and placement

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

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

How it reads

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