Antique Kashan Persian Rug 198 × 136 cm, Wool & Silk

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Kashan of 198 × 136 cm. It covers approximately 2.69 m², or 6.5' × 4.5'.

Materials and construction

Construction: wool, silk in the pile over a cotton foundation. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 10 kg.

Where it fits

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

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

How it reads

It is catalogued under Weiß / beige. 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 age: antique. As an antique piece, condition should be judged against its age.