Wool Qom Persian Rug 156 × 103 cm, hand-knotted

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Qom of 156 × 103 cm. That is roughly 1.61 m² of floor, about 5.1' × 3.4'. Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

Materials and construction

The pile is Handgesponnene Wolle, on a warp of cotton. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 6 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a 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.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under blue / Türkis. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age and condition

Stated condition: Neu.