Turkmen Persian Rug 119 × 98 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 119 × 98 cm — a Turkmen made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 1.17 m², or 3.9' × 3.2'.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 6 mm. Weight is given as ap.2kg.

Format and use

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

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

On the colourway

Colour is recorded as Braun / Gelb. 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 age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.