Shiraz Persian Rug 143 × 376 cm, Wool, 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.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Where it fits

A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

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.

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.