Kashan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 256 × 352 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 256 × 352 cm — a Kashan made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 9.01 m² (8.4' × 11.5').

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Format and use

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

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

Age

Stated condition: approx. 50 years old.