Hand-Knotted Wool Shiraz Persian Rug, 214 × 312 cm

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 214 × 312 cm — a Shiraz made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 6.68 m², or 7' × 10.2'. 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.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Knot density and quality

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.

How it reads

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