Shiraz Persian Rug 220 × 120 cm, hand-knotted

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Shiraz of 220 × 120 cm. That is roughly 2.64 m² of floor, about 7.2' × 3.9'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Construction

Construction: wool in the pile over a wool foundation. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 9 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

Fineness of the knotting

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. 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. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.