Tabriz Persian Rug 410 × 300 cm, Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

At a glance

A Tabriz from Iran, measuring 410 × 300 cm. That is roughly 12.3 m² of floor, about 13.5' × 9.8'. Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as approx. 50 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 600,000–699,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

On the colourway

Colour is recorded as Braun / Gelb. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.