Shiraz Persian Rug 196 × 105 cm, hand-knotted

At a glance

This Shiraz comes from Iran and measures 196 × 105 cm. The covered area is about 2.06 m² (6.4' × 3.4'). Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Materials and construction

Construction: wool in the pile over a wool foundation. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 8 kg.

Where it fits

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

Knot density and quality

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

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is Braun / Gelb. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age

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