Kashan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 298 × 398 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Kashan comes from Iran and measures 298 × 398 cm. It covers approximately 11.86 m², or 9.8' × 13.1'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

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

It is catalogued under red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.