Kerman Persian Rug 394 × 287 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

A Kerman from Iran, measuring 394 × 287 cm. The covered area is about 11.31 m² (12.9' × 9.4'). Kerman is associated with soft colour transitions and floral compositions.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 35 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

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