Hand-Knotted Shiraz Persian Rug, 146 × 106 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 146 × 106 cm — a Shiraz made entirely by hand. That is roughly 1.55 m² of floor, about 4.8' × 3.5'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Materials and construction

Pile material is given as wool, warp as wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

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.

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated condition: Neu.