Hand-Knotted Wool Shiraz Persian Rug, 166 × 275 cm

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Shiraz of 166 × 275 cm. The covered area is about 4.57 m² (5.4' × 9'). Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

Large enough to hold a full seating group.

On the knot count

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 multicolour. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.