Kerman Persian Rug 223 × 125 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

Origin Iran, format 223 × 125 cm — a Kerman made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 2.79 m² (7.3' × 4.1'). Kerman is associated with soft colour transitions and floral compositions.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap. 10 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

How it reads

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Period

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