Shiraz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 213 × 293 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 213 × 293 cm — a Shiraz made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 6.24 m² (7' × 9.6'). 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

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

Knot density and quality

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

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