Hand-Knotted Wool Shiraz Persian Rug, 179 × 270 cm

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Shiraz of 179 × 270 cm. It covers approximately 4.83 m², or 5.9' × 8.9'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

What it is made of

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

Format and use

A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

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.

On the colourway

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