Qashqai Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 160 × 215 cm, Wool

The piece in short

This Qashqai comes from Iran and measures 160 × 215 cm. That is roughly 3.44 m² of floor, about 5.2' × 7.1'.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Colour and appearance

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.

Age

Stated condition: approx. 70 years old.