Afghan Rug 128 × 178 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

Origin Afghanistan, format 128 × 178 cm — a Oriental rug made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 2.28 m², or 4.2' × 5.8'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Format and use

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. Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

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 condition: new.