Knot density: approx. 100.000-120.000/sqm Pattern: Vases Kashamr Zir-Khaki Origin: Markazi Province, Kashmar, Farahan, Kashan, Iran Condition: Very good near new, restored by our company Age: Semi Antique Zirkhaki Material: pile 100% wool, warp 100% cotton Kashmar Persian carpet This hand-knotted one cashmar Persian carpet is a true craftsmanship. Hand knitted with attention to detail. finest Persian carpets. Handknitted from fine wool in Kashmar in the north-east of the Iran. Kashmar rugs often have a central medallion. For a Persian rug, the bold color combination is striking and very modern. Zir-Khaki pattern was in before the Iranian Revolution between 1960-1975 Markazi-Province (Iran) designed. in Kashmar, Kashan and Farahan (Central Persia) most of the specimens were produced. This pattern has no replacement value, has no replicas from India, Pakistan and Kashmir (Northern India) such as Heriz, Kashan medallion and fish pattern. On request, we can issue certificates of authenticity for all our carpets. Persian carpet This carpet comes from Iran (formerly Persia) and as a Persian carpet has the best reputation of all hand-woven carpets. No region can look back on such a long tradition of carpet weaving as Iran. This is how the finest and most exquisite carpets come here. The robustness, durability and quality of Persian knots is unmatched to this day. Persian carpets are usually named after their place of origin. Grandmother (North Wales)-, Qum- (Qom) and Isfahan-Carpets come from the city of the same name in Iran. Find out more about Kashmar rugs here... HANDSPUN WOOL This rug is made from the highest quality handspun wool. Especially in Iran (formerly Persia), Afghanistan. and Pakistan, wool is spun by hand before actual carpet-knotting begins. Over the centuries, wool has established itself as a natural and extremely durable material. Among other things, it is stain-resistant and thermally insulated. At the same time, wool has an unprecedented softness and natural shine. hand knotting Traditionally handwoven rugs maintain the highest quality standards of all rug types. Depending on the type of knot, the rug is very sturdy and can last for generations. The finer and tighter the carpet is knotted, the more fine decorations and patterns can be displayed on the pile. At the same time require very fine oriental carpet Handwork and a high level of experience and skill on the part of the weaver. Knot density is also an important value factor for handwoven carpets. Quality is not directly related to knot density. A fairly rough carpet is probably of the highest quality.