Kashan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 356 × 247 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Kashan of 356 × 247 cm. It covers approximately 8.79 m², or 11.7' × 8.1'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap.26kg.

Where it fits

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

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as Weiß / beige. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Period

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