Hand-Knotted Wool Tabriz Persian Rug, 50 × 70 cm

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Tabriz of 50 × 70 cm. The covered area is about 0.35 m² (1.6' × 2.3'). Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Where it fits

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

Fineness of the knotting

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

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

Period

Stated condition: approx. 50 years old.