Hand-Knotted Persian Rug, 116 × 78 cm, Silk

The piece in short

This Oriental rug comes from Iran and measures 116 × 78 cm. The covered area is about 0.9 m² (3.8' × 2.6').

What it is made of

Construction: silk in the pile over a silk foundation. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as approx. 4 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A small format, at home in a hallway, beside a bed, or in front of a bench.

Knot density and quality

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. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.

Condition

Stated condition: Neu.