Persian Rug 78 × 52 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Oriental rug of 78 × 52 cm. The covered area is about 0.41 m² (2.6' × 1.7').

Construction

Construction: wool in the pile over a wool foundation. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 2 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

Knot density and quality

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

On the colourway

The stated colourway is 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.

Condition

Stated condition: Neu.