Persian Rug Kashan 211 x 140 cm Wool Hand-knotted

Material and Craftsmanship

The materials stated are wool in the pile and cotton in the warp. It was produced hand-knotted. The knot density is around 500,000 knots per square metre and therefore within the range of 500,000 to 599,999 knots per square metre. The shape is rectangular.

Origin and Tradition

Iran is given as the country of origin, the design style is Kashan. Kashan is one of the long-established knotting centres of the Persian region. The short description additionally uses the spelling Kaschan, which refers to the same knotting style.

Design and Pattern

The colour assignment is Blue/Turquoise. The pattern layout follows the symmetrical arrangement customary for Kashan, with a central medallion and a surrounding border.

Special Features

Knot density: (approx. 500,000 knots / m²). Colour: Blue/Turquoise. Material: wool on cotton warp. Origin: Iran.

FAQ

What distinguishes Kashan?

Kashan denotes a knotting style of the Persian region. Patterns of this group frequently work with a central medallion, corner spandrels and a multi-row border.

What does wool on cotton warp mean?

The pile consists of wool, the warp of cotton. The warp forms the load-bearing framework, the pile the visible surface.

How should the knot density be understood?

Knot density describes how many individual knots were worked into one square metre of surface. The higher the value, the finer the pattern detail that can be executed.