Kashan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 248 × 352 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 248 × 352 cm — a Kashan made entirely by hand. That is roughly 8.73 m² of floor, about 8.1' × 11.5'.

What it is made of

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

Format and use

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

On the knot count

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.