Hand-Knotted Wool Shiraz Persian Rug, 178 × 250 cm

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Shiraz of 178 × 250 cm. It covers approximately 4.45 m², or 5.8' × 8.2'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Construction

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.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.