Hand-Knotted Shiraz Persian Rug, 152 × 100 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 152 × 100 cm — a Shiraz made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 1.52 m² (5' × 3.3'). Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Materials and construction

Pile material is given as wool, warp as wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 5 kg.

Where it fits

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

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

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

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.