Tabriz Persian Rug 80 × 125 cm, Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 80 × 125 cm — a Tabriz made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 1 m², or 2.6' × 4.1'. 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 7-10mm.

Size and placement

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

On the knot count

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

The stated colourway is Weiß / beige. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.