Shiraz Rug
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| Shiraz Rug | |
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 Design of Shiraz Rug (Rugman) | |
| General information | |
| Name | Shiraz Rug |
| Original name | قالی شیراز |
| Alternative name(s) | Shiraz Carpet |
| Origin |  Iran: Fars |
| Category | City rug |
| Technical information | |
| Dyeing method | Natural dyes, synthetic dyes |
Shiraz rugs originate from Shiraz, located in the Province of Fars, just south of Tehran. The history of this ancient city can be traced back to Neolithic times. Today Shiraz is considered to be the dominant market city of southwest Iran. Reputed to produce some of the finest Persian wool rugs on the market today, Shiraz is considered one of the most important cities for the weaving of wool rugs anywhere in the world. The weavers are truly skilled artisans who ply their craft using a horizontal loom and both Persian and Turkish knots with an approximate density of 100 KPSI (knots per square inch).[citation needed]