Hand-Knotted Kashan Persian Rug, 196 × 122 cm, Wool

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Kashan of 196 × 122 cm. The covered area is about 2.39 m² (6.4' × 4').

Materials and construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as approx. 7 kg.

Format and use

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

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.

On the colourway

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

Condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.