Persian Rug 253 × 358 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Oriental rug of 253 × 358 cm. The covered area is about 9.06 m² (8.3' × 11.7').

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Where it fits

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

Fineness of the knotting

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.

How it reads

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