Kashan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 417 × 300 cm, Wool & Silk

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Kashan of 417 × 300 cm. The covered area is about 12.51 m² (13.7' × 9.8').

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap.40kg.

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.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is Weiß / beige. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.