Qom Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 100 × 60 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 100 × 60 cm — a Qom made entirely by hand. That is roughly 0.6 m² of floor, about 3.3' × 2'. Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 2 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

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.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.