Shiraz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 163 × 260 cm, Wool

The piece in short

A Shiraz from Iran, measuring 163 × 260 cm. It covers approximately 4.24 m², or 5.3' × 8.5'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

Large enough to hold a full seating group.

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

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.