Hand-Knotted Hamadan Persian Rug, 163 × 102 cm, Wool

Overview

This Hamadan comes from Iran and measures 163 × 102 cm. The covered area is about 1.66 m² (5.3' × 3.3'). Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

What it is made of

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 5 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

On the knot count

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

On the colourway

The stated colourway is 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. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.