Qashqai Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 284 × 188 cm

The piece in short

A Qashqai from Iran, measuring 284 × 188 cm. The covered area is about 5.34 m² (9.3' × 6.2').

Construction

It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 16 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

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.

Colour and appearance

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