Persian Rug 214 × 318 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Oriental rug of 214 × 318 cm. The covered area is about 6.81 m² (7' × 10.4').

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

On the knot count

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 condition: approx. 50 years old.