Hand-Knotted Wool Shiraz Persian Rug, 213 × 297 cm

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Shiraz of 213 × 297 cm. The covered area is about 6.33 m² (7' × 9.7'). 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.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. 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. This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.