Shiraz Persian Rug 152 × 100 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 152 × 100 cm — a Shiraz made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 1.52 m², or 5' × 3.3'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Materials and construction

Stated material: new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 5 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

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. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.