Hand-Knotted Hamadan Persian Rug, 264 × 164 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 264 × 164 cm — a Hamadan made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 4.33 m², or 8.7' × 5.4'. Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

What it is made of

Stated material: new wool.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

On the colourway

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.