Hamadan Persian Rug 153 × 208 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

This Hamadan comes from Iran and measures 153 × 208 cm. The covered area is about 3.18 m² (5' × 6.8').

Construction

Weft material is given as 100% new wool, warp as 100% cotton. The rug was hand-woven throughout.

Format and use

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

How it is made

Woven pieces of this kind are thin, reversible, and much lighter than knotted rugs.

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.