Qashqai Persian Rug 193 × 122 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

A Qashqai from Iran, measuring 193 × 122 cm. It covers approximately 2.35 m², or 6.3' × 4'.

Construction

Stated material: new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 6 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

On the knot count

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

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. 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. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.