Wool Turkmen Persian Rug 130 × 60 cm, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 130 × 60 cm — a Turkmen made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 0.78 m² (4.3' × 2').

Construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap.2kg.

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 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.