Qom Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 158 × 107 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Qom comes from Iran and measures 158 × 107 cm. The covered area is about 1.69 m² (5.2' × 3.5'). Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap. 6 kg.

Format and use

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

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 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.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.