Wool Persian Rug 517 × 85 cm, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 517 × 85 cm — a Oriental rug made entirely by hand. That is roughly 4.39 m² of floor, about 17' × 2.8'.

Construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as approx. 16 kg.

Size and placement

A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Knot density and quality

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.

On the colourway

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Condition

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