Zanjan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 205 × 139 cm, Wool

The piece in short

This Zanjan comes from Iran and measures 205 × 139 cm. It covers approximately 2.85 m², or 6.7' × 4.6'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 14 mm. Weight is given as ap. 8 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is under 200,000 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

How it reads

Colour is recorded as multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Period

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