Tabriz Persian Rug 185 × 292 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 185 × 292 cm — a Tabriz made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 5.4 m² (6.1' × 9.6'). Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

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.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age and condition

Stated condition: approx. 50 years old.