Qom Persian Rug 57 × 89 cm in Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 57 × 89 cm — a Qom made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 0.51 m², or 1.9' × 2.9'. Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

What it is made of

Construction: 100% new wool in the pile over a 100% silk foundation. Construction method: hand-knotted.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. Small enough to sit in front of a dresser or just inside a door.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 900,000–999,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is Braun / Gelb. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.