Qom Persian Rug 130 × 75 cm in Silk, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 130 × 75 cm — a Qom made entirely by hand. That is roughly 0.98 m² of floor, about 4.3' × 2.5'. Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

What it is made of

The pile is silk, on a warp of silk. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as approx. 4 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 900,000–999,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

How it reads

It is catalogued under black and grey. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.