Shiraz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 151 × 98 cm

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 151 × 98 cm — a Shiraz made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 1.48 m², or 5' × 3.2'. 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. 5 kg.

Format and use

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. In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

On the colourway

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.

Period

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.