Hand-Knotted Hamadan Persian Rug, 192 × 92 cm, Wool

The piece in short

A Hamadan from Iran, measuring 192 × 92 cm. The covered area is about 1.77 m² (6.3' × 3'). Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

What it is made of

Pile material is given as wool, warp as cotton. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 5 kg.

Where it fits

This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

How it reads

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.

Age and condition

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