Baluch Persian Rug 200 × 123 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

This Baluch comes from Iran and measures 200 × 123 cm. It covers approximately 2.46 m², or 6.6' × 4'.

Construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as approx. 6 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.