Wool Mashhad Persian Rug 189 × 105 cm, hand-knotted

Overview

A Mashhad from Iran, measuring 189 × 105 cm. It covers approximately 1.98 m², or 6.2' × 3.4'.

Materials and construction

Pile material is given as wool, warp as cotton. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 6 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under 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.

Age and condition

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