Hamadan Persian Rug 153 × 77 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 153 × 77 cm — a Hamadan made entirely by hand. That is roughly 1.18 m² of floor, about 5' × 2.5'. Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

What it is made of

Stated material: new wool.

Size and placement

At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

Fineness of the knotting

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

How it reads

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