Tabriz Persian Rug 300 × 200 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 300 × 200 cm — a Tabriz made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 6 m², or 9.8' × 6.6'. Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

Materials and construction

Stated material: new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 18 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

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