Qom Persian Rug 215 × 136 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 215 × 136 cm — a Qom made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 2.92 m² (7.1' × 4.5'). Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 10 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as blue / Türkis. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Period

Stated condition: new.