Qom Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 63 × 92 cm, Silk

Overview

This Qom comes from Iran and measures 63 × 92 cm. That is roughly 0.58 m² of floor, about 2.1' × 3'. Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

Construction

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

Format and use

At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

On the knot count

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

The stated colourway is multicolour. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.