Persian Rug Tabriz 293 x 203 cm Wool & Silk Hand-knotted

Material and Craftsmanship

The materials stated are wool and silk. It was produced hand-knotted. The knot density is 500,000 knots per square metre and lies within the range of 500,000 to 599,999 knots per square metre. The title designation 50 Raj denotes the measure of fineness. The shape is rectangular.

Origin and Tradition

The country of origin is Iran, the design style is Tabriz. Silk content is used in work of this group to emphasise outlines and individual sections of the pattern, while the main pile consists of wool.

Design and Pattern

The colour assignment is White/Beige. The light ground makes the worked-in silk sections stand out optically, since silk reflects light differently from wool. The pattern layout follows the division into central field and border customary for Tabriz.

Special Features

Condition: very well preserved. Knot density: (approx. 500,000 knots / m²). Colour: White/Beige. Material: wool and silk. Fineness designation from the title: 50 Raj.

FAQ

Why is silk combined with wool?

Silk is used to emphasise outlines and individual sections of the pattern, while the main pile consists of wool.

What does the Raj designation mean?

Raj is a measure of fineness used for Tabriz rugs. It denotes the number of knot rows over a defined distance. Higher values denote finer knotting.

How should the knot density be understood?

Knot density describes how many individual knots were worked into one square metre of surface. The higher the value, the finer the pattern detail that can be executed.