Persian Rug 310 × 210 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 310 × 210 cm — a Oriental rug made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 6.51 m² (10.2' × 6.9').

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 18 kg.

Where it fits

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

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.