Kashan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 370 × 243 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Kashan comes from Iran and measures 370 × 243 cm. The covered area is about 8.99 m² (12.1' × 8').

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 14 mm. Weight is given as ap. 24 kg.

Format and use

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

Age

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