Qom Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 142 × 212 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 142 × 212 cm — a Qom made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 3.01 m² (4.7' × 7'). Qom is known for very finely knotted rugs, often in silk.

Construction

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

Where it fits

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

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 500,000–599,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated condition: new.