At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Hamadan of 160 × 104 cm. The covered area is about 1.66 m² (5.2' × 3.4'). Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Materials and construction

Construction: wool in the pile over a cotton foundation. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap.6kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

Colour and appearance

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

Age and condition

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

Material	Cotton Warp, Wool
Teppich ID	739988900179
Length	160 cm
Width	104 cm
Size (ft)	5'2"x3'4"
Knot Count	200 000 – 250 000, m²
Construction	Hand-knotted
Age	Modern 0-20 years
Pile	Wool
Warp	Cotton
Thickness	approx. 10 mm
Origin Region	Iran, Persia
Weight	ap.6kg
Origin	Iran
Color	Red/Orange
Design Style	Hamadan
Shape	Rectangle
Knot Density	300,000-399,999 knots/sqm
Size	Smaller than 200x135cm