Hand-Knotted Shiraz Persian Rug, 229 × 130 cm, Wool

The piece in short

This Shiraz comes from Iran and measures 229 × 130 cm. It covers approximately 2.98 m², or 7.5' × 4.3'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

What it is made of

Pile material is given as wool, warp as wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 10 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.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is under 200,000 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.

Age

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