Antique Afshar Persian Rug, 243 × 178 cm, Wool

Overview

This Afshar comes from Iran and measures 243 × 178 cm. The covered area is about 4.33 m² (8' × 5.8').

Construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 12 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

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