Qom Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 91 × 56 cm, Wool

Overview

A Qom from Iran, measuring 91 × 56 cm. That is roughly 0.51 m² of floor, about 3' × 1.8'. Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 2 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A small format, at home in a hallway, beside a bed, or in front of a bench.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 500,000–599,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

How it reads

The stated colourway is multicolour. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.