Shiraz Persian Rug 225 × 131 cm, hand-knotted

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Shiraz of 225 × 131 cm. It covers approximately 2.95 m², or 7.4' × 4.3'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Construction

The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 12 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

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.

How it reads

Colour is recorded as Weiß / beige. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age

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