Qom Persian Rug 137 × 205 cm, Silk, hand-knotted

Overview

A Qom from Iran, measuring 137 × 205 cm. It covers approximately 2.81 m², or 4.5' × 6.7'. Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

What it is made of

Stated material: silk, silk warp. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5mm.

Where it fits

The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 800,000–899,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.