Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 120 × 70 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Oriental rug comes from Iran and measures 120 × 70 cm. That is roughly 0.84 m² of floor, about 3.9' × 2.3'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

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.

Colour and appearance

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