Qom Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 152 × 98 cm, Wool

About this rug

Origin Iran, format 152 × 98 cm — a Qom made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 1.49 m², or 5' × 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. 6 kg.

Format and use

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

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

Colour and appearance

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

Period

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