Shiraz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 152 × 89 cm

At a glance

This Shiraz comes from Iran and measures 152 × 89 cm. It covers approximately 1.35 m², or 5' × 2.9'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

What it is made of

Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap. 4 kg.

Where it fits

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 under 200,000 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

How it reads

It is catalogued under 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

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