Qom Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 348 × 232 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 348 × 232 cm — a Qom made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 8.07 m², or 11.4' × 7.6'. Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap. 28 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

Colour and appearance

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

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.