Shiraz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 175 × 285 cm, Wool

The piece in short

A Shiraz from Iran, measuring 175 × 285 cm. It covers approximately 4.99 m², or 5.7' × 9.4'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Size and placement

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

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