Shiraz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 196 × 105 cm

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 196 × 105 cm — a Shiraz made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 2.06 m² (6.4' × 3.4'). Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Construction

It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 8 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

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.

On the colourway

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

Period

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.