Hand-Knotted Hamadan Persian Rug, 314 × 109 cm, Wool

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Hamadan of 314 × 109 cm. That is roughly 3.42 m² of floor, about 10.3' × 3.6'. Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Materials and construction

Construction: wool in the pile over a cotton foundation. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 8 kg.

Size and placement

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

Fineness of the knotting

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

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.