Kashan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 292 × 196 cm, Wool

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Kashan of 292 × 196 cm. It covers approximately 5.72 m², or 9.6' × 6.4'.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 14 mm. Weight is given as ap. 18 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.