Shiraz Persian Rug 161 × 116 cm, hand-knotted

Overview

A Shiraz from Iran, measuring 161 × 116 cm. The covered area is about 1.87 m² (5.3' × 3.8'). Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

What it is made of

Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap. 5 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

Knot density and quality

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

Colour and appearance

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.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.