Kashan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 229 × 349 cm, Wool

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Kashan of 229 × 349 cm. The covered area is about 7.99 m² (7.5' × 11.5').

Construction

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

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

Fineness of the knotting

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.