Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 260 × 346 cm, Wool

Overview

This Oriental rug comes from Iran and measures 260 × 346 cm. It covers approximately 9 m², or 8.5' × 11.4'.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Size and placement

At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

Knot density and quality

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.

How it reads

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.