Persian Rug 125 × 77 cm, Silk, hand-knotted

Overview

Origin Iran, format 125 × 77 cm — a Oriental rug made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 0.96 m² (4.1' × 2.5').

What it is made of

Stated material: silk, silk warp. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 6 mm. Weight is given as approx. 4 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A small format, at home in a hallway, beside a bed, or in front of a bench.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 600,000–699,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is Weiß / beige. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.

Period

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