Qashqai Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 254 × 158 cm, Wool

Overview

A Qashqai from Iran, measuring 254 × 158 cm. The covered area is about 4.01 m² (8.3' × 5.2').

Construction

Stated material: new wool. 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.

Fineness of the knotting

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

On the colourway

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

Period

Stated condition: new.