Qum rug Shal design 6.8 x 4.3 ft - 207 x 130 cm hand-knotted rare and fine.
An authentic QUM KURK WOOL AND SILK rug.
Qum rugs are among the finest rugs made. Their quality is unreached and their design is very exact.
Origin: |
Qum, Qom, Ghom |
Pile material |
80% Wool, 20% Silk |
Warp and weft: |
Silk |
Design: |
SHAL Stripe Design |
Length: |
6.8 ft - 207 cm |
Width: |
4.3 ft - 130 cm |
Pile height: |
Approx. 1/5 inch, 0,5 cm |
Knot density: |
Approx. 300 to 360 kpsi |
Style: |
Traditional classic Persian |
Age: |
Semi Antique, 1960´s |
Condition |
Excellent |
Colors: |
Rust, Blue Ivory |
Shape: |
Rectangular |
Unique: |
Yes |
Fair Trade: |
Yes, Label STEP certified |
Sustainable:: |
Yes, silk is a renewable raw material |
Anti-slip: |
Rug pad underlay recommended on smooth floors |
Underfloor heating: |
Yes, suitable |
What is a Qum / Qom / Ghom rug?
Qum rugs are made in the city with the same name: Qum. They are internationally known for extraordinary quality and beauty.
What is typical of Qum / Qom / Ghom rugs?
Qum rugs have typical designs, such as Medaillon Rugs, Tree of Life Rugs, Piktoral Rugs and Hunting Rugs. The foundation consisting of warp and weft is usually a fine silk threat, the pile is short and made of silk as well. Qum rugs also come in a combination of wool pile and cotton warp.
Are Qum / Qom / Ghom rugs durable?
Due to the exquisit material combination and the excellent work it is obvious that Qum rugs are very durable.