Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Tabriz Persian Rug, 83 × 128 cm

The piece in short

A Tabriz from Iran, measuring 83 × 128 cm. That is roughly 1.06 m² of floor, about 2.7' × 4.2'. Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 500,000–599,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under blue / Türkis. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.