Ziegler Afghan Rug 181 × 237 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

This Ziegler comes from Afghanistan and measures 181 × 237 cm. It covers approximately 4.29 m², or 5.9' × 7.8'. Ziegler rugs pair Persian pattern forms with muted, faded palettes.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Size and placement

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

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under multicolour. 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 condition: new.