Qom Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 101 × 148 cm, Silk

Overview

A Qom from Iran, measuring 101 × 148 cm. It covers approximately 1.49 m², or 3.3' × 4.9'. Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

Construction

Stated material: silk, silk warp. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 4mm.

Format and use

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

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 900,000–999,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

On the colourway

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.