Kashmar Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 205 × 295 cm, Wool

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Kashmar of 205 × 295 cm. The covered area is about 6.05 m² (6.7' × 9.7').

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 10-12mm.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

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.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.