Qom Persian Rug 70 × 70 cm in Silk, hand-knotted

At a glance

A Qom from Iran, measuring 70 × 70 cm. The covered area is about 0.49 m² (2.3' × 2.3'). Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

Materials and construction

Construction: silk in the pile over a Kunstseide foundation. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap.2kg.

Format and use

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

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under multicolour. 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.