A beautiful large Persian rug, a vintage Shiraz, in good condition, with some wear. Hand knotted, wool on cotton foundation. Thick and flexible pile, feels like a thick blanket. Typical Shiraz design, warm opulent colors of mineral and vegetable dyes. Shiraz carpets (Persian: قالی شیراز) is a type of Persian rug made in the villages around the city of Shiraz, in the Iranian province of Fars. They resemble the common grandeur of all Persian rugs. Size 9'-10" x 7'-3".