Hand-Knotted Hamadan Persian Rug, 425 × 103 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 425 × 103 cm — a Hamadan made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 4.38 m² (13.9' × 3.4'). Hamadan rugs are typically sturdy and geometrically patterned.

Materials and construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 10 kg.

Size and placement

At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

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.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under blue / Türkis. 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.