Wool Kashan Persian Rug 213 × 151 cm, hand-knotted

Overview

This Kashan comes from Iran and measures 213 × 151 cm. It covers approximately 3.22 m², or 7' × 5'.

Materials and construction

Construction: wool in the pile over a cotton foundation. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 9 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

On the knot count

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

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.