Qashqai Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 166 × 106 cm

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 166 × 106 cm — a Qashqai made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 1.76 m², or 5.4' × 3.5'.

Materials and construction

The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 5 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Period

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.