Kashan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 244 × 349 cm, Wool

The piece in short

A Kashan from Iran, measuring 244 × 349 cm. The covered area is about 8.52 m² (8' × 11.5').

Materials and construction

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

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A format for large rooms, with space for an entire seating arrangement.

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.

On the colourway

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