Shiraz Persian Rug 277 × 97 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 277 × 97 cm — a Shiraz made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 2.69 m² (9.1' × 3.2'). 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 approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap.6kg.

Format and use

This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

Knot density and quality

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.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is Braun / Gelb. 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 condition: new.