Shiraz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 154 × 102 cm, Wool

The piece in short

This Shiraz comes from Iran and measures 154 × 102 cm. The covered area is about 1.57 m² (5.1' × 3.3'). Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Construction

Stated material: new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 5 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

Colour and appearance

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

Period

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