Shiraz Persian Rug 176 × 259 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

A Shiraz from Iran, measuring 176 × 259 cm. The covered area is about 4.56 m² (5.8' × 8.5'). Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely 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. This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is multicolour. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.