Malayer Persian Rug 188 × 130 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

Origin Iran, format 188 × 130 cm — a Malayer made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 2.44 m² (6.2' × 4.3').

Construction

Pile material is given as wool, warp as cotton. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 9 kg.

Where it fits

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

Fineness of the knotting

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

The stated colourway is black and grey. 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. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.