Qom Persian Rug 136 × 202 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 136 × 202 cm — a Qom made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 2.75 m² (4.5' × 6.6'). Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Where it fits

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.

Period

Stated condition: new.