Shiraz Persian Rug 220 × 120 cm, hand-knotted

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Shiraz of 220 × 120 cm. That is roughly 2.64 m² of floor, about 7.2' × 3.9'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Construction

It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 9 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

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.

How it reads

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

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.