The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Kerman of 87 × 60 cm. The covered area is about 0.52 m² (2.9' × 2'). Kerman is associated with soft colour transitions and floral compositions.

Construction

Construction: wool in the pile over a cotton foundation. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 2 kg.

Format and use

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

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

How it reads

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

Age and condition

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

Material	Cotton Warp, Wool
Teppich ID	684910632447
Size (ft)	2'10"x1'11"
Age	Antique
Thickness	approx. 4 mm
Weight	ap. 2 kg
Knot Count	320 000 – 360 000, m²
Length	87 cm
Pile	Wool
Origin Region	Iran, Persia
Width	60 cm
Construction	Hand-knotted
Warp	Cotton
Origin	Iran
Color	Multicolor
Design Style	Kerman
Shape	Rectangle
Knot Density	400,000-499,999 knots/sqm
Size	Smaller than 150x100cm