Kashan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 201 × 284 cm, Wool

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Kashan of 201 × 284 cm. It covers approximately 5.71 m², or 6.6' × 9.3'.

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. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Fineness of the knotting

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.

Colour and appearance

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