Qashqai Persian Rug 120 × 175 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

A Qashqai from Iran, measuring 120 × 175 cm. That is roughly 2.1 m² of floor, about 3.9' × 5.7'.

Materials and construction

Stated material: new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 12-15mm.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

Fineness of the knotting

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. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Period

Stated condition: new.