Hand-Knotted Wool Shiraz Persian Rug, 208 × 293 cm

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 208 × 293 cm — a Shiraz made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 6.09 m² (6.8' × 9.6'). 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.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

How it reads

It is catalogued under 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.