Qashqai Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 242 × 150 cm

Overview

A Qashqai from Iran, measuring 242 × 150 cm. That is roughly 3.63 m² of floor, about 7.9' × 4.9'.

Materials and construction

It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 12 kg.

Format and use

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

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

How it reads

Colour is recorded as multicolour. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age and condition

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