Today’s persian area rugs are direct descendants of those crafted in the 16th and 17th centuries when artistry meant perfection. couristan has recreated the timeless beauty and time-honored artistry in a collection of Octagon area rugs called Shiraz. Hand-crafted of the finest 100% semi-worsted New Zealand wool, the array of subdued, but rich colors that saturate the collection’s lush pile, enhances the brilliance of each authentic persian design that is emulated in this collection. Creating a marriage between the past and present each old-world design in Shiraz’s Octagon area rug collection offers a sense of timeless charm and warmth, allowing the collection’s beautiful designs to be displayed in any room in the home.