Antique Persian Rug, 205 × 131 cm, Wool

About this rug

Origin Iran, format 205 × 131 cm — a Oriental rug made entirely by hand. That is roughly 2.69 m² of floor, about 6.7' × 4.3'.

Construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as approx. 10 kg.

Format and use

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. In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

How it reads

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: antique. As an antique piece, condition should be judged against its age.