Product Description
Details
Collection: Shiraz Rug.
Age: 40-60 Years (Semi Antique).
Size FT: 9' 3'' x 6' 7'' .
Size CM: 282 cm x 200 cm.
Colors: Blue, Red, Brown, Yellow, Green.
Material: 100% Natural Wool and Cotton.
Has fringe.
Shiraz Rugs
A superb example of Shiraz weaving heritage, this 9x6 ft Semi Antique rug showcases the celebrated Geometric design of Fars, rendered here in rich tones of Blue, Red with the authority of long tradition. The construction of
Shiraz rugs reflects the demanding practical requirements of nomadic life. Woven on horizontal ground looms using the Persian asymmetrical knot, with wool pile on wool or cotton foundations, these rugs are built for durability.
The thick, lustrous pile - clipped from sheep raised in the mountain pastures of Fars Province - is simultaneously soft underfoot and resilient enough to withstand generations of active household use without losing its beauty or
structural integrity.
The tribal borders of Shiraz rugs are a complete study in geometric invention: multiple guard stripes of reciprocal hook patterns, running dog designs, small stylized animal figures, and geometric flower forms frame the central
field with rhythmic energy. Far from being secondary elements, these borders are integral to the overall composition, working in close visual dialogue with the central field to create a unified artistic statement of considerable
sophistication and cultural depth.
Collectors and interior designers prize Shiraz rugs for qualities that commercial productions can never replicate: the sense of genuine human intention behind every design decision, the evidence of individual creative personality
in every asymmetry and color choice, and the direct connection to one of the world's great living tribal art traditions. A Shiraz rug is not merely a floor covering - it is a genuine cultural artifact of enduring beauty and
historic significance.
Shiraz rugs rank among the most celebrated tribal weavings in the world, produced by the diverse tribal confederations of Fars Province in southern Persia - the Qashqai, Khamseh, Luri, and Arab weavers who have inhabited this
ancient landscape for millennia. Each rug is a portable record of cultural identity woven entirely from memory, embodying the accumulated visual knowledge of generations of skilled artisans who transmitted their craft through
practice and direct observation rather than through written instruction or formal design.
Specifications
Original name: Shiraz Rug.
Alternative name(s): Shiraz Carpet.
Origin: Fars.
Category: Village, Nomadic.
Common designs: Afshan, Geometric.
Dyeing method: Natural, Synthetic.
Pile material: Wool.
Foundation material: Cotton, Wool, Goat Hair.
Knot type: Asymmetrical (Persian), Symmetrical (Ghiordes).
Notes
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