Hand-Knotted Hamadan Persian Rug, 212 × 312 cm

Overview

Origin Iran, format 212 × 312 cm — a Hamadan made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 6.61 m², or 7' × 10.2'. Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full 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.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.