Shiraz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 171 × 258 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Shiraz comes from Iran and measures 171 × 258 cm. That is roughly 4.41 m² of floor, about 5.6' × 8.5'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

What it is made of

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

Size and placement

A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

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