Shiraz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 166 × 116 cm

Overview

A Shiraz from Iran, measuring 166 × 116 cm. That is roughly 1.93 m² of floor, about 5.4' × 3.8'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

What it is made of

The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 5 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is under 200,000 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is Braun / Gelb. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age

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