Persian Rug Tabriz 202×140 cm Wool Hand-knotted

Tabriz Persian Rug

Material and Craftsmanship

This Tabriz Persian rug is hand-knotted. Its listed materials are high-quality wool and cotton. Hand-knotting is a textile process in which the pile is built knot by knot into the prepared foundation. It is distinct from a printed design or an industrially repeated surface. Each row is worked by hand, after which the pile is aligned and finished to create a coherent textile field. The making process therefore forms an essential part of the rug’s character.

Wool is a traditional material in Persian rug production. It provides a tactile surface and contributes natural warmth beneath the feet. Cotton is also a long-established textile fibre used in rug construction, particularly where a stable foundation is required. The source for this rug names both wool and cotton, without assigning a separate proportion or specifying the exact structural role of either fibre. No additional material is added here. The material statement remains precisely wool and cotton.

The rug is described as high pile. A high-pile surface has longer visible fibres than a closely clipped pile and presents a fuller texture underfoot. Its height affects how light moves across the surface and how the pattern is perceived from different directions. Regular, careful maintenance is useful for keeping a high pile even. The rug is also described as suitable for underfloor heating, combining a traditional hand-knotted construction with a heating system used in contemporary interiors.

No knot count is given for this piece. What is specified is the hand-knotted technique. Technique and material are separate aspects of a rug: the first describes how the textile was made, while the second identifies the named fibres. Together, the available details describe a hand-made rug with a wool-and-cotton composition and a high-pile finish. The construction is presented plainly, without adding an unlisted fibre, density or production method.

Origin and Tradition

The rug comes from Iran and is identified as a Tabriz Persian rug. Tabriz, in northwestern Iran, is one of the recognised centres of Persian carpet culture. The city and its surrounding region have long been associated with design, drawing and the skilled making of knotted carpets. Within this tradition, a rug combines practical use with a visual language passed through workshops and generations. Pattern, structure and manual precision work together to turn a drawn composition into a durable floor textile.

Persian rugs are connected with many distinct weaving and knotting areas, each with its own preferences in structure, ornament and colour arrangement. Tabriz is frequently associated with carefully organised compositions and detailed drawing. A design from the region may be arranged around a medallion, spread through a continuous field or built from floral elements. The regional tradition does not require every Tabriz rug to have the same layout. Instead, it describes a broad cultural and technical context in which several design families can exist.

Tabriz carpet making developed alongside the traditions of other important Iranian centres. Isfahan, Kashan, Nain, Qom and other places have their own histories and visual conventions. They should not be treated as interchangeable names. The origin identified for this rug is Tabriz in Iran. At the same time, the wider Persian carpet tradition shares certain principles: a carefully divided field, repeated ornamental units, framed borders and the translation of a drawn pattern into rows of individually placed knots.

For centuries, Persian carpets have served in homes, reception rooms and formal interiors. Their patterns organise the floor and can establish a visual framework for furniture and surrounding architecture. The work demands knowledge of the foundation, knotting, weft insertion, pile alignment and finishing. Such knowledge has traditionally been maintained in families, workshops and regional production communities. Designs may change with time, yet the essential method remains the conversion of a planned ornament into a hand-built textile surface.

The term Persian rug has a geographical meaning here because the source identifies Iran as the origin. It is not being used merely to describe a Persian-looking motif. Oriental patterns can travel between regions and may be adapted in different weaving traditions. For this particular rug, however, both Iran and Tabriz are named. The designation therefore places the piece within the Iranian tradition of hand-knotted carpet making while leaving the unspecified details of its workshop, age and knot density unclaimed.

Design and Pattern

The pattern is described as oriental with a floral motif. Flowers, leaves, stems and scrolling vines are among the recurring elements in Persian carpet design. They may fill a central field, appear at regular intervals or be arranged in a flowing repeat. Floral ornament in rugs is often stylised rather than copied directly from nature. A recognisable plant form is simplified, balanced and repeated so that individual motifs become part of an ordered textile composition.

A floral design can be organised in several ways. Some compositions use a clearly defined centre, while others connect the entire field through a continuous network of vines. Borders provide another level of structure by framing the inner field and separating the ornament from the outer edge. Repeated blossoms establish rhythm; variations in leaf size and stem direction add visual differentiation. The source does not specify the exact arrangement, border design or colour palette of this rug. The supported description is therefore an oriental pattern with a floral motif.

The floral vocabulary of Persian carpets developed through the meeting of observation, ornament and geometry. A flower must remain legible when repeated, while the surrounding stems and leaves must fit the proportions of the field. In a hand-knotted rug, the contours are not painted onto a completed textile. They are formed by placing knots of different colours according to the design. This gives the pattern a woven depth and connects its appearance directly to the craft process.

Tabriz is often associated in carpet history with elaborately drawn floral compositions, although the region also produces medallion, geometric and other pattern types. A regional name consequently does not prescribe one single design. For this piece, the available pattern description points specifically to flowers within an oriental composition. It does not establish a particular medallion, border, colour combination or named substyle, so those details are not assigned to the rug.

The high-pile surface also influences the way a pattern is seen. Longer fibres can catch light differently depending on their direction, giving the surface a changing texture as it is viewed or touched. This is a general feature of a high pile, not a claim about any unlisted colour or shading in this particular rug. The combination of a floral motif, hand-knotting and high pile places the piece within a recognisable Persian design tradition while keeping the description faithful to the stated details.

Special Features

The rug is described as new without a label and in top condition. These are the stated condition details for this individual piece. It is also a high-pile rug and is listed as suitable for underfloor heating. Its origin in Iran, its Tabriz designation, its hand-knotted technique and its named wool-and-cotton materials provide the principal identifying features. No age, signature or knot density is stated and none is added.

For routine care, careful vacuuming can remove loose dust from a hand-knotted high pile. If more extensive cleaning is needed, professional rug cleaning is appropriate. Strong direct sunlight should be avoided because prolonged exposure can fade colours over time. Care should take account of the raised pile and the hand-made construction. These practical points concern the use of Persian rugs generally and do not change the condition description of this new, unlabelled piece.

FAQ

How should I care for the Tabriz Persian rug?

Vacuum it regularly and gently so that loose dirt is removed without unnecessarily stressing the high pile. Professional cleaning is recommended when a more thorough treatment is needed. Avoid strong direct sunlight, since prolonged exposure may cause colours to fade. The hand-knotted construction and raised pile should both be considered when choosing cleaning equipment and methods.

Where does this Persian rug come from?

This rug comes from Iran and is identified as a Tabriz Persian rug. Tabriz is a recognised centre of Persian carpet production and has a long tradition of hand-knotted designs. The origin stated for this piece is Tabriz; other Iranian centres such as Isfahan or Kashan represent separate regional traditions and should not be substituted for that designation.

Can the rug be used with underfloor heating?

Yes. The product description expressly states that the rug is suitable for underfloor heating. It can therefore be used in a room fitted with that heating system. Even so, the heating should be operated evenly, and the hand-knotted high pile should be maintained with suitable, gentle care.