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

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 302 × 179 cm — a Qashqai made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 5.41 m² (9.9' × 5.9').

Construction

The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 16 kg.

Where it fits

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 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 and condition

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