Antique Oriental Rug from Russland, 240 × 138 cm

Overview

Origin Russland, format 240 × 138 cm — a Oriental rug made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 3.31 m², or 7.9' × 4.5'.

Construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as approx. 8 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as Braun / Gelb. 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.