Shiraz Persian Rug 166 × 253 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Shiraz of 166 × 253 cm. The covered area is about 4.2 m² (5.4' × 8.3'). Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Materials and construction

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

Format and use

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

On the colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.