Hand-Knotted Wool Tabriz Persian Rug, 304 × 399 cm

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 304 × 399 cm — a Tabriz made entirely by hand. That is roughly 12.13 m² of floor, about 10' × 13.1'. Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.