Shiraz Persian Rug 178 × 290 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

This Shiraz comes from Iran and measures 178 × 290 cm. The covered area is about 5.16 m² (5.8' × 9.5'). 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

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 multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.