Shiraz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 170 × 253 cm, Wool

The piece in short

This Shiraz comes from Iran and measures 170 × 253 cm. The covered area is about 4.3 m² (5.6' × 8.3'). 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. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.