Hamadan Persian Rug 95 × 63 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 95 × 63 cm — a Hamadan made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 0.6 m² (3.1' × 2.1'). Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Materials and construction

Construction: wool in the pile over a cotton foundation. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as approx. 35 kg.

Where it fits

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

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

Colour is recorded as Braun / Gelb. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

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