Hand-Knotted Hereke Chinese Rug, 127 × 191 cm, Wool & Silk

Overview

Origin China, format 127 × 191 cm — a Hereke made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 2.43 m² (4.2' × 6.3').

What it is made of

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

Format and use

A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 600,000–699,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.