Silk Qom Persian Rug 64 × 91 cm, hand-knotted

Overview

Origin Iran, format 64 × 91 cm — a Qom made entirely by hand. That is roughly 0.58 m² of floor, about 2.1' × 3'. Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

Materials and construction

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

Format and use

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

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

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.