Qom Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 80 × 195 cm, Wool & Silk

Overview

Origin Iran, format 80 × 195 cm — a Qom made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 1.56 m² (2.6' × 6.4'). Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

What it is made of

Stated material: new wool, silk. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Format and use

A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 700,000–799,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.