Hand-Knotted Hamadan Persian Rug, 298 × 85 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 298 × 85 cm — a Hamadan made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 2.53 m², or 9.8' × 2.8'. Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

What it is made of

Construction: wool in the pile over a cotton foundation. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 9 kg.

Where it fits

A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

Fineness of the knotting

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

On the colourway

The stated colourway is Weiß / beige. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age

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