Wool Hamadan Persian Rug 122 × 82 cm, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 122 × 82 cm — a Hamadan made entirely by hand. That is roughly 1 m² of floor, about 4' × 2.7'. Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

What it is made of

Construction: wool in the pile over a cotton foundation. Construction method: hand-knotted. 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.

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.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under Weiß / beige. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age

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