Persian Rug 300 x 213 cm Wool Hand-knotted

Persian Rug

Material and Craftsmanship

This hand-knotted Persian rug has a pile made from 100% virgin wool and a warp made from 100% cotton. The two materials are specified separately because they perform different roles in the construction. The wool forms the visible surface, while the cotton warp provides the underlying framework into which the knots are tied. The rug is rectangular, and its production is explicitly described as hand-knotted.

Hand knotting is a textile process in which individual knots are tied around the warp, row by row, to create the pile. Each knot becomes part of the finished surface rather than being printed or mechanically applied afterward. The stated density is 200,000 knots per square metre. This is a technical description of how many knots occupy a defined area and forms part of the rug’s construction details.

The pile height is given as 10 mm. This identifies the height of the wool surface and should be distinguished from the knot density, which describes the number of knots. The rug weighs 4 kg per square metre. Together with the listed materials and hand-knotted technique, these details provide a concise account of its physical construction without adding characteristics that have not been specified.

The rug has been professionally washed and is described as being in very good condition. This condition statement refers to its documented overall state. It does not replace an inspection for individual signs of use, but it does record the condition supplied for this piece. The rug is also stated to be suitable for use over underfloor heating.

Origin and Tradition

The origin is given as Persia. Persian rug making encompasses a broad historical and cultural field rather than one uniform visual style. Across this tradition, weaving and knotting communities developed distinct approaches to colour, layout, borders and ornament. Some designs are arranged around a central field, while others use continuous repeats or all-over compositions. The word Persian identifies the stated origin of this rug; it does not assign it to a city or province that has not been named.

Persian carpets traditionally combine a useful textile object with a planned decorative composition. The surface is built through a sequence of structural decisions: the warp is prepared, the pile is knotted, rows are secured, and the completed rug is finished and washed. These stages require consistency because irregular tension or uneven knotting can affect the proportions of the design. Hand production also allows the finished object to retain the character of a textile made through repeated manual work.

The history of Persian rug making includes many local schools and workshop traditions. Their differences may appear in the scale of motifs, the treatment of leaves and flowers, the shape of medallions, the balance of border bands and the selection of colour. Designs can be preserved through drawing, memory and practical instruction. At the same time, no two individually made rugs need to be identical, because the working process is carried out knot by knot rather than by reproducing a printed surface.

Knotted rugs are also connected with the transmission of technical knowledge. Preparing wool, choosing a warp, maintaining an even working rhythm and reading a design all require learned skills. The density of 200,000 knots per square metre is one measurable aspect of that work. It describes the compactness of the knotting but does not by itself identify a particular workshop, town or design school. Those distinctions require information that is not provided for this rug.

Washing has a place in the completion and care of many rugs. It can remove residues from production and refresh the relationship between fibre, colour and surface. Here, professional washing is specifically recorded as part of the rug’s condition. The result remains a hand-knotted Persian rug with a wool pile and cotton warp, combining a traditional production method with a classic oriental design language.

Persian rug tradition is therefore best understood as a combination of regional diversity, practical construction and visual order. It includes both the physical work of knotting and the cultural practice of preserving patterns over time. This rug belongs to that broad Persian context because its origin is stated as Persia. No narrower regional attribution is made, so the description remains at the level supported by the origin information.

Design and Pattern

The design is described as classic and oriental, with a bright red ground or dominant red colour. These are the specific visual facts recorded for the rug. “Oriental pattern” is used here as a style description, not as the name of an additional place of origin. The design should therefore be read as a classical oriental composition from a Persian rug context, without assigning an unnamed city or regional school.

Classical oriental rugs often organize their surfaces through a relationship between a central field and one or more borders. A central medallion may establish an axis, while repeated botanical or geometric forms fill the surrounding space. Other compositions rely on all-over repeats, connected vines or balanced rows of smaller ornaments. Since the individual motifs of this rug are not specified, no particular medallion, flower, animal or symbol is attributed to it here.

Red is a major colour in the history of carpet design. Its visual effect can change with the fibre, the dye, the surrounding colours and the amount of light reaching the pile. A red field can make lighter ornaments stand out clearly, while darker details can give the composition greater depth. The colour is commonly discussed in relation to warmth, energy and visual emphasis, but those associations are general observations about colour and do not describe an additional feature of this particular rug.

Pattern and technique are closely related in a hand-knotted carpet. The design is built into the pile as the knots are placed, and the knot density affects the degree of definition that can be achieved in small areas. A denser structure can support more closely spaced changes in colour and contour, while the overall appearance also depends on the drawing, the wool and the finishing of the pile. The listed density is an objective construction detail; it does not determine the exact motifs.

The classic orientation of the design gives the rectangular field a planned visual structure. In traditional carpet composition, borders frame the interior, transitions connect larger and smaller elements, and repeated forms create rhythm across the surface. Symmetry may be used to create balance, although handwork can produce subtle variations. The available description confirms the classic oriental character and the red colouring, while leaving the precise internal arrangement open.

A red classic oriental rug can be read through several layers: colour establishes the broad impression, ornament organizes the field, and the knotted pile gives the image a tactile textile surface. These elements are not separate decorative additions but parts of one woven structure. The rug’s design is consequently presented as a red, classic oriental pattern made through hand knotting and originating from Persia.

Special Features

The recorded special features are its density of 200,000 knots per square metre, its pile of 100% virgin wool and its 100% cotton warp. The rug is hand-knotted, rectangular and decorated with a classic oriental pattern in bright red. It has been professionally washed and is described as being in very good condition.

The rug is also suitable for underfloor heating. Use should take account of the requirements of the individual heating system and a suitable rug pad. The catalogue number is 108803. These details identify the piece and summarize its construction, appearance, care status and stated suitability without adding an unrecorded provenance or design attribution.

FAQ

How should I care for this Persian rug?

Vacuum regularly at a low setting to remove dust and loose dirt while treating the wool pile gently. If a spill occurs, absorb it promptly and work carefully with a damp cloth and mild cleaning solution. Avoid vigorous rubbing, soaking the rug or using harsh chemicals, as these actions can affect the fibres and colours. For a deeper clean, specialist rug cleaning is appropriate. This rug has already been professionally washed.

Where do the materials for this rug come from?

The pile is made from 100% virgin wool and the warp from 100% cotton. The rug’s origin is stated as Persia, but the source does not identify the geographic origin of the individual fibres. Wool is traditionally used for carpet pile, while cotton can provide a stable warp for hand knotting. For this specific rug, the confirmed information is the material composition rather than a separate raw-material provenance.

Can I use the rug outdoors?

The rug is intended for indoor use. Persian and oriental rugs are not designed for prolonged exposure to rain, damp ground, direct weather or major temperature changes. Moisture can affect both fibres and foundation, while outdoor dirt can make cleaning more difficult. A covered outdoor space still does not provide stable indoor conditions. Place the rug indoors on a dry, suitable surface; it is stated to be suitable for underfloor heating.