Shiraz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 170 × 273 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 170 × 273 cm — a Shiraz made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 4.64 m², or 5.6' × 9'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

What it is made of

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

Where it fits

At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

On the knot count

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

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