Hand-Knotted Indian Rug, 366 × 274 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin India, format 366 × 274 cm — a Oriental rug made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 10.03 m², or 12' × 9'.

Materials and construction

The pile is Wolle mit Bamboo Seide, on a warp of cotton. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 35 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

On the knot count

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

On the colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

Stated condition: Neu.