Malayer Persian Rug — hand-knotted, Wool & Silk

The piece in short

A hand-knotted Malayer from Iran.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap. 12 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular.

Knot density and quality

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.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is black and grey. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Period

Stated age: antique. As an antique piece, condition should be judged against its age.