Kashan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 249 × 363 cm, Wool

About this rug

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Kashan of 249 × 363 cm. It covers approximately 9.04 m², or 8.2' × 11.9'.

Construction

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

Size and placement

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. In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.