Tabriz Persian Rug 67 × 50 cm, Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

At a glance

This Tabriz comes from Iran and measures 67 × 50 cm. The covered area is about 0.34 m² (2.2' × 1.6'). Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 6 mm. Weight is given as ap. 2 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

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.

How it reads

It is catalogued under black and grey. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.

Age

Stated condition: new.