Hand-Knotted Wool Shiraz Persian Rug, 183 × 290 cm

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Shiraz of 183 × 290 cm. That is roughly 5.31 m² of floor, about 6' × 9.5'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

What it is made of

Stated material: new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Size and placement

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

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Period

Stated condition: new.