Loribaft Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 173 × 262 cm, Wool

Overview

A Loribaft from Iran, measuring 173 × 262 cm. That is roughly 4.53 m² of floor, about 5.7' × 8.6'.

Materials and construction

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

Format and use

A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

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

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