Qashqai Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 161 × 257 cm, Wool

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Qashqai of 161 × 257 cm. The covered area is about 4.14 m² (5.3' × 8.4').

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

Colour and appearance

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