Hand-Knotted Wool Shiraz Persian Rug, 185 × 270 cm

Overview

A Shiraz from Iran, measuring 185 × 270 cm. That is roughly 5 m² of floor, about 6.1' × 8.9'. 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

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

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 multicolour. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.