Hand-Knotted Shiraz Persian Rug, 270 × 140 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Shiraz comes from Iran and measures 270 × 140 cm. That is roughly 3.78 m² of floor, about 8.9' × 4.6'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Construction

Pile material is given as wool, warp as wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 12 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

On the knot count

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.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated condition: Neu.