Product Description
Details
Collection: One-of-a-kind Shiraz Area Rug.
Age: 40-60 Years (Semi Antique).
Size FT: 5' 1'' x 2' 4'' .
Size CM: 155 cm x 72 cm.
Colors: Madder Red, Burgundy, Crimson, Brick Red, Wine Red, Cream, Beige, Brown, Ochre, Black.
Material: High-quality Natural Wool and Cotton.
Features: Hand-knotted craftsmanship, Unique designs and patterns (No duplicates), Has fringe.
Trust signals: 100% Authentic Handmade Persian Rug, Only one available.
Shiraz Persian Rugs
This striking semi-antique Shiraz Persian rug at 5'1" x 2'4" captures the bold spirit of Persia's Fars province nomadic traditions through its dynamic geometric diamond lattice design. The rich madder red foundation creates dramatic depth, while burgundy and crimson accents dance across the field alongside warm brick red and wine red details, all balanced by cream, beige, and earthy brown tones with striking ochre highlights and defining black outlines.
The ancient city of Shiraz in Fars province has been a crossroads of Persian culture for over two millennia, where Qashqai and Khamseh tribal weavers developed their distinctive geometric vocabulary during seasonal migrations across the Zagros Mountains. These semi-nomadic peoples encoded their stories into diamond motifs and striped moharramat patterns, creating rugs that served both practical and spiritual purposes in their mobile lifestyle, with each geometric element representing protection, prosperity, and tribal identity.
The diamond lattice pattern dominating this 40-60 year old masterpiece speaks to ancient Persian cosmology, where diamond shapes symbolize the four corners of the universe and the eternal cycle of seasons. The tribal geometric borders frame these central motifs with mathematical precision, while the moharramat striped elements reflect the nomadic tradition of weaving tent bands and utilitarian textiles, creating a harmonious blend of symbolic and functional design elements.
The sophisticated color palette tells its own story through natural dyes extracted from madder root for the deep reds, pomegranate rind for the burgundy tones, and walnut hulls for the rich browns, creating an organic harmony that has deepened beautifully over four decades. This one-of-a-kind hand-knotted masterpiece elevates any space with its authentic Persian character and artisanal excellence, whether anchoring a hallway, defining an entryway, or adding warmth beside a reading chair.
At Los Angeles Home of Rugs, this compact Shiraz treasure represents the perfect marriage of tribal authenticity and urban sophistication, offering the ideal scale for modern living spaces while maintaining the powerful presence of its nomadic heritage. The runner-style proportions make it exceptionally versatile for narrow spaces, kitchen areas, or as an accent piece that brings centuries of Persian craftsmanship into contemporary homes with effortless grace.
Specifications
Original name: Shiraz Rug.
Alternative name(s): Shiraz Carpet.
Origin: Fars.
Category: Village, Nomadic.
Common designs: Geometric, Diamond Lattice, Moharramat (Striped), Tribal and Nomadic.
Dyeing method: Natural, Synthetic.
Pile material: Wool.
Foundation material: Cotton, Wool, Goat Hair.
Knot type: Asymmetrical (Persian), Symmetrical (Ghiordes).
Notes
At Los Angeles Home of Rugs, we are delighted to offer you a wide selection of authentic Persian rugs. We only stock hand knotted rugs that are not machine made, or handmade rugs through a variety of techniques, including hand-tufting, hand-hooking, or hand-weaving. This ensures that you receive a unique and high-quality product that will last for years to come. Read More
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