Shiraz Persian Rug 183 × 268 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Shiraz of 183 × 268 cm. That is roughly 4.9 m² of floor, about 6' × 8.8'. 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

Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.