Mashhad Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 305 × 394 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 305 × 394 cm — a Mashhad made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 12.02 m² (10' × 12.9').

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

The rug is rectangular. A format for large rooms, with space for an entire seating arrangement.

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

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