Kashan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 296 × 452 cm, Wool

The piece in short

A Kashan from Iran, measuring 296 × 452 cm. The covered area is about 13.38 m² (9.7' × 14.8').

Materials and construction

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

Where it fits

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