Hand-Knotted Wool Shiraz Persian Rug, 219 × 307 cm

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Shiraz of 219 × 307 cm. The covered area is about 6.72 m² (7.2' × 10.1'). Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Construction

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

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. 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. In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is 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.