Tabriz Indian Rug — hand-knotted, 268 × 178 cm, Wool

The piece in short

This Tabriz comes from India and measures 268 × 178 cm. It covers approximately 4.77 m², or 8.8' × 5.8'. Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, viscose. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 12 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

On the colourway

Colour is recorded as multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.