Hand-Knotted Hamadan Persian Rug, 298 × 106 cm, Wool

Overview

A Hamadan from Iran, measuring 298 × 106 cm. That is roughly 3.16 m² of floor, about 9.8' × 3.5'. Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Materials and construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as approx. 10 kg.

Where it fits

A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Knot density and quality

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

Colour is recorded as red and orange. 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.