Qom Persian Rug 206 × 138 cm, Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

At a glance

This Qom comes from Iran and measures 206 × 138 cm. It covers approximately 2.84 m², or 6.8' × 4.5'. Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap. 8 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under blue / Türkis. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.