Shiraz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 173 × 265 cm, Wool

Overview

A Shiraz from Iran, measuring 173 × 265 cm. That is roughly 4.58 m² of floor, about 5.7' × 8.7'. Shiraz rugs come from a nomadic weaving tradition.

Construction

Stated material: new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Format and use

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

Knot density and quality

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.