Mashhad Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 383 × 297 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Mashhad comes from Iran and measures 383 × 297 cm. The covered area is about 11.38 m² (12.6' × 9.7').

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 40 kg.

Size and placement

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

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

On the colourway

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

Period

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