Qom Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 102 × 150 cm, Silk

Overview

A Qom from Iran, measuring 102 × 150 cm. It covers approximately 1.53 m², or 3.3' × 4.9'. 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 4mm.

Size and placement

This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

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.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under Weiß / beige. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.