Kashmar Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 296 × 379 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Kashmar of 296 × 379 cm. It covers approximately 11.22 m², or 9.7' × 12.4'.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool.

Where it fits

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 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. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.