Wool Baluch Persian Rug 185 × 100 cm, hand-knotted

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Baluch of 185 × 100 cm. The covered area is about 1.85 m² (6.1' × 3.3').

Materials and construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as approx. 6 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

On the knot count

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.

How it reads

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

Age and condition

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