Kerman Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 295 × 405 cm, Wool

At a glance

A Kerman from Iran, measuring 295 × 405 cm. The covered area is about 11.95 m² (9.7' × 13.3'). Kerman is associated with soft colour transitions and floral compositions.

What it is made of

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

Format and use

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 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

On the colourway

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