Wool Shiraz Persian Rug 143 × 376 cm, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 143 × 376 cm — a Shiraz made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 5.38 m², or 4.7' × 12.3'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

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 and condition

Stated condition: new.