Hand-Knotted Wool Hosseinabad Persian Rug, 163 × 320 cm

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Hosseinabad of 163 × 320 cm. The covered area is about 5.22 m² (5.3' × 10.5').

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Period

Stated condition: new.