Antique Qashqai Persian Rug, 287 × 195 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 287 × 195 cm — a Qashqai made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 5.6 m² (9.4' × 6.4').

Construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as approx. 12 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

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

Colour is recorded as red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

Stated age: antique. As an antique piece, condition should be judged against its age.