Qashqai Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 302 × 179 cm

Overview

This Qashqai comes from Iran and measures 302 × 179 cm. The covered area is about 5.41 m² (9.9' × 5.9').

Materials and construction

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

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

Knot density and quality

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

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as 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.