Silk Qom Persian Rug 80 × 60 cm, hand-knotted

Overview

Origin Iran, format 80 × 60 cm — a Qom made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 0.48 m², or 2.6' × 2'. Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

Materials and construction

Pile material is given as silk, warp as silk. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as approx. 5 kg.

Format and use

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

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 600,000–699,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is multicolour. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Condition

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