Persian Mir, Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, 170 cm x 240 cm, Red Cream

A Persian Mir rug belongs to the Ardabil tribe, associated with the village of Mir. The Mir pattern, which is used in knotting these carpets, is one of the most common patterns of oriental carpets. It shows a reversed drop, ending in a hook petering out to the left or right.

Traditionally hand-knotted rugs still form the highest quality standard among all types of rugs. Depending on the type of knot, the rugs are extremely robust and can last for generations. The finer and tighter a rug is knotted, the more detailed ornaments and patterns can be depicted on the pile. At the same time, a very fine oriental rug requires a much higher manual effort as well as a higher level of experience and skill of the knotter. Thus the knot density also serves as a decisive value factor of hand-knotted rugs. The quality is not directly related to the knot density. A rather coarse rug may well have been made in excellent quality.

Composition:
Weft / Pile : 100% New Zealand Wool
Warp : 100% Cotton