Mashhad Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 358 × 243 cm, Wool & Silk

Overview

A Mashhad from Iran, measuring 358 × 243 cm. It covers approximately 8.7 m², or 11.7' × 8'.

What it is made of

Stated material: new wool, silk. The rug was hand-knotted throughout.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

How it reads

It is catalogued under multicolour. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.