Shiraz Persian Rug 171 × 255 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

A Shiraz from Iran, measuring 171 × 255 cm. That is roughly 4.36 m² of floor, about 5.6' × 8.4'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Size and placement

At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

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.

On the colourway

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