Shiraz Persian Rug 181 × 282 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Shiraz of 181 × 282 cm. The covered area is about 5.1 m² (5.9' × 9.3'). Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Materials and construction

Pile material is given as 100% new wool, warp as 100% cotton. Construction method: hand-knotted.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.