Antique Zanjan Persian Rug 205 × 127 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 205 × 127 cm — a Zanjan made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 2.6 m², or 6.7' × 4.2'.

Construction

Pile material is given as wool, warp as cotton. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 10 kg.

Format and use

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

Fineness of the knotting

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

Colour and appearance

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.

Condition

Stated age: antique. In a rug of this age, patina and some pile loss belong to the picture.