Hand-Knotted Hamadan Persian Rug, 106 × 79 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 106 × 79 cm — a Hamadan made entirely by hand. That is roughly 0.84 m² of floor, about 3.5' × 2.6'. Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Materials and construction

Pile material is given as wool, warp as cotton. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as approx. 2 kg.

Format and use

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 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

How it reads

The stated colourway is red and orange. 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.