Turkmen Persian Rug 126 × 87 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

This Turkmen comes from Iran and measures 126 × 87 cm. The covered area is about 1.1 m² (4.1' × 2.9').

Construction

Pile material is given as wool, warp as cotton. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap.2kg.

Size and placement

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

The stated colourway is Weiß / beige. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age and condition

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