Antique Persian Rug, 180 × 156 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 180 × 156 cm — a Oriental rug made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 2.81 m², or 5.9' × 5.1'.

What it is made of

Construction: wool in the pile over a wool foundation. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as approx. 5 kg.

Where it fits

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

On the knot count

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.

How it reads

The stated colourway is black and grey. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Condition

Stated age: antique. As an antique piece, condition should be judged against its age.