Hand-Knotted Shiraz Persian Rug, 180 × 250 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Shiraz comes from Iran and measures 180 × 250 cm. The covered area is about 4.5 m² (5.9' × 8.2'). Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Materials and construction

Stated material: new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Where it fits

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

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Age

Stated condition: new.