Kashan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 246 × 354 cm, Wool

The piece in short

A Kashan from Iran, measuring 246 × 354 cm. That is roughly 8.71 m² of floor, about 8.1' × 11.6'.

Materials and construction

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. 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.

Colour and appearance

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