Antique Shiraz Persian Rug, 295 × 180 cm, Wool

Overview

A Shiraz from Iran, measuring 295 × 180 cm. The covered area is about 5.31 m² (9.7' × 5.9'). Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Construction

Pile material is given as wool, warp as cotton. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 16 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

How it reads

Colour is recorded as red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

Stated age: antique. As an antique piece, condition should be judged against its age.