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

The piece in short

A Kerman from Iran, measuring 394 × 287 cm. It covers approximately 11.31 m², or 12.9' × 9.4'. 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. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 35 kg.

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 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

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

Period

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