Handmade Songhor Persian Rug 4.65m²
Handmade Songhor Persian Rug 4.65m²
This unique handmade Persian rug features an intricate geometric central design in rich yellows, reds, and navys. This pattern opens out to a flowery vermillion border, which is met by frilled woolen edges. Measuring approximately 4.65m², this rug would be a warming centrepiece to any room in the house, modern or vintage.
Woven near the city of Songhor in Iran, formally known as Persia, is a mountainous region at the heart of Kurdistan. The area surrounding this city is famous for its rug-producing villages, and the distinctive earthy tones and symmetrical handspun Turkish knots of the rugs are recognised throughout the world.
CREATOR: Unknown
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Iran, Songhor
PERIOD: 2000s
MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES: Wool on cotton, natural dyes
CONDITION: Lightly used
WEAR: Wear consistent with age but overall good condition
LENGTH: 310cm | 122in
WIDTH: 150cm | 60in
SQUARE METRE: 4.65m² | 50.5ft²
KNOT DENSITY: Approx. 120,000 knots per m²