Wool Kashan Persian Rug 160 × 114 cm, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 160 × 114 cm — a Kashan made entirely by hand. That is roughly 1.82 m² of floor, about 5.2' × 3.7'.

What it is made of

The pile is Handgesponnene Wolle, on a warp of cotton. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 6 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

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.

Age and condition

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