Persian Rug Tabriz 302 x 204 cm Wool Hand-knotted

Material and Craftsmanship

The pile consists of wool. It was produced hand-knotted. The knot density is stated at 500,000 knots per square metre and falls within the range of 500,000 to 599,999 knots per square metre. The title designation 50 Raj denotes the measure of fineness within the Tabriz system. The shape is rectangular.

Origin and Tradition

The country of origin is Iran, the design style is Tabriz. Tabriz is one of the best-known knotting regions of the Persian area. The Raj figure used there allows the fineness to be classified. Patterns from this group range from strictly symmetrical medallion layouts to compositions drawn across the full field.

Design and Pattern

The colour assignment is Red/Orange. A warm ground tone forms the base from which the border and pattern lines stand apart. The layout follows the division into central field and multi-row border customary for Tabriz.

Special Features

Knot density: (approx. 500,000 knots / m²). Colour: Red/Orange. Material: wool. Fineness designation from the title: 50 Raj.

FAQ

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. This piece is at approximately 500,000 knots per square metre.

What is the pile made of?

The pile of this rug consists of wool. Wool forms a hard-wearing pile and takes dye well.