Hand-Knotted Wool Tabriz Persian Rug, 300 × 200 cm

At a glance

A Tabriz from Iran, measuring 300 × 200 cm. The covered area is about 6 m² (9.8' × 6.6'). Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

Construction

Stated material: new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 18 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

On the knot count

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.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Period

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