Hand-Knotted Hamadan Persian Rug, 127 × 83 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 127 × 83 cm — a Hamadan made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 1.05 m², or 4.2' × 2.7'. Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Materials and construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap.2kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A small format, at home in a hallway, beside a bed, or in front of a bench.

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. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Condition

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