Wool Kerman Persian Rug 151 × 91 cm, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 151 × 91 cm — a Kerman made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 1.37 m² (5' × 3'). Kerman is associated with soft colour transitions and floral compositions.

Construction

Pile material is given as wool, warp as cotton. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 5 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

On the knot count

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 green / Oliv. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Condition

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