Shiraz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 211 × 305 cm, Wool

The piece in short

A Shiraz from Iran, measuring 211 × 305 cm. The covered area is about 6.44 m² (6.9' × 10'). Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Construction

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

Where it fits

Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.