Hand-Knotted Hamadan Persian Rug, 285 × 80 cm, Wool

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Hamadan of 285 × 80 cm. The covered area is about 2.28 m² (9.4' × 2.6'). Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Materials and construction

Pile material is given as wool, warp as cotton. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 8 kg.

Where it fits

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

Knot density and quality

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 blue / Türkis. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

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