Malayer Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 519 × 101 cm, Wool

About this rug

A Malayer from Iran, measuring 519 × 101 cm. It covers approximately 5.24 m², or 17' × 3.3'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 16 kg.

Where it fits

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

Knot density and quality

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

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.