Silk Qom Persian Rug 64 × 87 cm, hand-knotted

Overview

Origin Iran, format 64 × 87 cm — a Qom made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 0.56 m² (2.1' × 2.9'). Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

What it is made of

Pile material is given as 100% silk, warp as 100% silk. It is entirely hand-knotted.

Format and use

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 900,000–999,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

How it reads

It is catalogued under multicolour. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.