Antique Kashan Persian Rug 410 × 267 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 410 × 267 cm — a Kashan made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 10.95 m², or 13.5' × 8.8'.

Construction

Construction: Handgesponnene Wolle in the pile over a cotton foundation. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as approx. 35 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A large format for open-plan rooms or formal reception spaces.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is under 200,000 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

On the colourway

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: antique. In a rug of this age, patina and some pile loss belong to the picture.