Hand-Knotted Shiraz Persian Rug, 157 × 238 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 157 × 238 cm — a Shiraz made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 3.74 m² (5.2' × 7.8'). Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

What it is made of

Stated material: new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.