Persian Shiraz / Lori Pile Rug

Red, with checkerboard cells, and a border of sawtooth triangles.

Weavers of Fars, Iran, made this Shiraz or Lori pile rug in cotton and wool in the 20th century. Rugs from this region are commonly woven by tribal and village weavers in bold, geometric patterns. A saturated red field is divided into rows of small cells, each holding a stepped diamond or small figure in dark blue, black and cream. A border of triangles runs along the top and bottom. The edges show some wear.

The record gives no dimensions. Vivid enough to warm a cold floor in any season.