Qom Persian Rug 100 × 70 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 100 × 70 cm — a Qom made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 0.7 m² (3.3' × 2.3'). Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

What it is made of

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 2 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

Fineness of the knotting

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 red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

Stated condition: Neu.