Persian Rug 300×200 cm Wool Hand-knotted

Persian Rug

Material and Craftsmanship

This Persian rug is made from 100% pure wool. Its pile is 10 mm high, giving the surface a clearly defined textile character. The wool determines the rug’s handle and visual presence. As a natural fibre, wool has been central to Persian carpet making for generations. In this piece, the pure wool pile is the principal material feature, shaping the way the colour, surface and use of the rug are perceived.

The rug is hand-knotted. In hand-knotting, individual knots are inserted into a foundation and built up row by row. The process creates a pile surface made from many separate wool strands. Unlike a purely machine-made product, a hand-knotted rug is formed through a sequence of manual working stages in which rows are added, secured and arranged. No knot density is given for this rug, so no particular density is assigned to it.

The description also identifies the rug as woven. Its stated technical details include the 10 mm pile height and suitability for underfloor heating. The material information refers to the pile; no warp material is specified. The condition is described as very good, with light signs of use. The material and construction can therefore be described through the pure wool pile, the hand-knotted technique, the recorded pile height and the visible but limited traces of previous use.

Wool makes the rug suitable for a range of domestic settings. The listed rooms are a study, dining room, guest room, bedroom, living room, hallway or entrance hall, and playroom. Its stated suitability for underfloor heating also allows it to be considered for rooms with that type of heating system. These points describe its intended use without adding any unrecorded technical specification.

Origin and Tradition

A Persian rug belongs to the tradition of Iranian carpet making. In Iran, carpet knotting developed over many generations into a distinctive textile craft. Rugs from this tradition bring together material, colour, pattern and construction in a single woven object. The term Persian rug places the piece within that Iranian craft tradition. No particular town or province is named for this rug, so its origin is not narrowed beyond the Persian or Iranian designation provided.

Iranian carpet making includes many regional approaches. Depending on the area, rugs may differ in their construction, colours, ornaments and the way a design is transferred into the foundation. Some compositions are strictly organised, while others use larger fields and a quieter visual rhythm. Materials and pile treatment can vary as well. The specific features recorded here are the pure wool pile, hand-knotted construction, modern design and olive colour.

Traditional knotting starts with a foundation of warp and weft. The warp provides the lengthwise structure, while weft passes secure the rows of knots. Pile yarn is tied in repeated working steps, and each completed row is beaten into place before the surface is arranged. The pile is then trimmed to an even height. This explains why a hand-knotted rug consists of many individual stages of work. The number of knots per square metre is not stated for this piece.

The long Iranian tradition has produced both highly ornamental carpets and more restrained designs. Classical compositions often use a central field, borders and repeated floral or vine motifs. Other rugs rely on simplified forms, open areas or contemporary relationships between colour and shape. This rug is described as modern. Its design therefore belongs to a direction that places a present-day appearance within the wider tradition of Persian carpet craftsmanship.

The stated period is the early twentieth century, specifically 1911 to 1940. This is the recorded period classification of the rug. It is not connected here with a named workshop or locality, because no such information is provided. The history of Iranian carpet making itself extends across centuries and includes both established traditional patterns and newer interpretations. This rug combines the given period classification with an explicitly modern style description.

Persian rugs are often distinguished through regional origin, technical construction and pattern tradition. Gabbeh and Nain are examples of other recognised forms within Persian carpet art. Gabbeh rugs are often associated with a coarser structure and simple designs, while Nain rugs are commonly associated with fine detail and high-quality materials. These examples illustrate the range of Iranian weaving traditions, but they are not names assigned to the rug described here.

Design and Pattern

The pattern of this rug is described as modern. It therefore represents a contemporary design direction within Persian rug making rather than a named historical pattern family. Modern carpet designs may retain references to traditional ornament, simplify established forms or organise the field through broader and more clearly separated areas. The source does not describe individual motifs or symbols on this rug, so no particular medallion, border, floral element or geometric figure is attributed to it.

The colour is olive. Olive occupies a range between green and earthy tones and may appear differently as light meets the pile. With wool, viewing direction, illumination and the lay of the fibres can influence the perceived tone of a textile surface. The colour description identifies the rug’s principal visual impression. No additional colours or precise colour distribution are specified.

A modern pattern can be placed in a variety of interiors because it is not tied to one historic decorative scheme. In a restrained room, a coherent colour field can complement the existing furniture. Among more traditional pieces, a modern rug can introduce a contemporary textile element. This general flexibility helps explain the listed suitability for several rooms without requiring one particular furnishing style.

The listed applications include a study, dining room, guest room, bedroom, living room, hallway or entrance hall, and playroom. In each setting, the modern design and olive colour can be considered alongside the surrounding furniture and surfaces. In a study or living room, the rug can define a textile area; in a bedroom or guest room, it can contribute to the floor composition. The same range of use is stated for dining rooms, hallways, entrance halls and playrooms.

With a hand-knotted rug, design and construction are experienced together. The drawing is not separate from the pile but is seen through the structure of the wool and the way the knots form the surface. Pile height can affect the appearance of contours and colour changes. This rug has a stated pile height of 10 mm. Its recorded design elements are therefore the modern pattern, olive colour and pure wool surface, together with the hand-knotted construction.

Persian carpet art includes nature-based ornaments as well as geometric and more abstract forms. Flowers, vines, medallions and borders are familiar tools in many classical compositions. Contemporary designs may retain, reduce or rearrange such elements. For this rug, however, only the description “modern pattern” is provided. It would therefore be inaccurate to assign a specific floral, medallion, border or geometric scheme not named in the description.

Special Features

The distinctive recorded features of this rug are its pile of 100% pure wool, hand-knotted construction, 10 mm pile height and modern olive design. Its condition is very good, with light signs of use. It is also described as suitable for underfloor heating. These details cover its material, construction, appearance, use and condition without adding properties that have not been stated.

The rug is sold directly without intermediaries. This describes the sales channel rather than the rug’s construction or origin. The listed room uses include a study, dining room, guest room, bedroom, living room, hallway or entrance hall and playroom. The olive colour and modern pattern can be considered in different domestic settings, while the underfloor-heating information provides an additional practical point for suitable rooms.

Care of a wool pile begins with regular vacuuming to remove dust and loose dirt. Spills and stains should be treated promptly with a damp cloth and a mild cleaning product. Professional cleaning every few years is recommended to help preserve the colours and structure. A hand-knotted wool rug should be cleaned gently and with attention to its textile surface, so that the pile is not subjected to unnecessary stress.

FAQ

What care does a Persian rug require?

The rug should be vacuumed regularly to remove dust and dirt from the wool pile. Stains are best treated immediately with a damp cloth and a mild cleaning product. Professional cleaning every few years is recommended to help maintain the colours and structure. Because this is a hand-knotted rug, cleaning should be carried out carefully and in a manner suitable for the material.

How can the quality of a Persian rug be assessed?

Important indicators include the number of knots per square metre and the materials used. Higher-quality rugs often have a greater knot count and are commonly made from pure wool or silk. For this rug, the stated details are 100% pure wool, hand-knotted construction and very good condition with light signs of use. No specific knot density is provided.

Where can this Persian rug be used?

The rug is intended for a wide range of rooms. The listed options are a study, dining room, guest room, bedroom, living room, hallway or entrance hall and playroom. Its modern design and olive colour can work with different furnishing styles. It is also described as suitable for rooms with underfloor heating.