Turkmen Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 126 × 87 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Turkmen of 126 × 87 cm. The covered area is about 1.1 m² (4.1' × 2.9').

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.

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 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under Weiß / beige. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Period

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.