Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 146 × 103 cm, Silk

Overview

Origin Iran, format 146 × 103 cm — a Oriental rug made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 1.5 m² (4.8' × 3.4').

What it is made of

Stated material: silk, silk warp. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 4 mm. Weight is given as approx. 4 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 900,000–999,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Period

Stated condition: new.