Persian Rug Qom 216 x 142 cm Wool Hand-knotted

Material and Craftsmanship

The materials stated are cork wool in the pile and cotton in the warp. It was produced hand-knotted. The knot density lies within the range of 200,000 to 299,999 knots per square metre. Cork wool denotes a particularly fine grade of wool. The shape is rectangular.

Origin and Tradition

Iran is given as the country of origin; the short description names Qom as the origin. The design style is Qom, also written Ghom in German-language usage. Qom is one of the well-known knotting centres of the Persian region and is known for finely worked pieces.

Design and Pattern

The short description names the colour beige. No colour family is recorded in the attribute data for this piece, so it does not appear in the colour filter. Patterns of this group frequently work with floral motifs and clearly structured borders.

Special Features

Knot density: (approx. 200,000 knots / m²). Colour: beige. Material: cork wool on cotton warp. No colour family is recorded in the attribute data for this piece.

FAQ

What is cork wool?

Cork wool denotes a particularly fine grade of wool used in the pile of hand-knotted oriental rugs.

Why is Qom also called Ghom?

Qom and Ghom are two spellings of the same place name. Ghom is common in German-language trade, Qom internationally.

Why is the colour missing from the filter?

No colour family is recorded in the attribute data for this piece. The short description names beige as the colour.