Antique Persian Rug, 98 × 50 cm, Wool

Overview

A Oriental rug from Iran, measuring 98 × 50 cm. The covered area is about 0.49 m² (3.2' × 1.6').

What it is made of

Construction: wool in the pile over a cotton foundation. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as approx. 2 kg.

Format and use

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

Fineness of the knotting

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

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as blue / Türkis. 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: antique. As an antique piece, condition should be judged against its age.