Shiraz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 152 × 100 cm, Wool

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Shiraz of 152 × 100 cm. It covers approximately 1.52 m², or 5' × 3.3'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Construction

Stated material: new wool. 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. 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

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

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