Hand-Knotted Wool Shiraz Persian Rug, 165 × 274 cm

Overview

A Shiraz from Iran, measuring 165 × 274 cm. That is roughly 4.52 m² of floor, about 5.4' × 9'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Where it fits

At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.