Kashan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 293 × 400 cm, Wool

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Kashan of 293 × 400 cm. It covers approximately 11.72 m², or 9.6' × 13.1'.

What it is made of

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

Where it fits

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

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.