Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Tabriz Persian Rug, 520 × 385 cm

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Tabriz of 520 × 385 cm. The covered area is about 20.02 m² (17.1' × 12.6'). Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 50 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A large format for open-plan rooms or formal reception spaces.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

How it reads

The stated colourway is blue / Türkis. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.