Qom Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 98 × 77 cm, Wool

Overview

A Qom from Iran, measuring 98 × 77 cm. It covers approximately 0.75 m², or 3.2' × 2.5'. 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. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 2 kg.

Format and use

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

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated condition: new.