Shiraz Persian Rug 183 × 260 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

This Shiraz comes from Iran and measures 183 × 260 cm. It covers approximately 4.76 m², or 6' × 8.5'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Construction

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

Format and use

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

Fineness of the knotting

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.

How it reads

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