Qom Persian Rug 277 × 371 cm in Silk, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin China, format 277 × 371 cm — a Qom made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 10.28 m², or 9.1' × 12.2'. Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

Materials and construction

The pile is 100% silk, on a warp of 100% silk. It is entirely hand-knotted.

Format and use

A large format for open-plan rooms or formal reception spaces.

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.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as red and orange. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.