Tabriz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 102 × 160 cm, Wool & Silk

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 102 × 160 cm — a Tabriz made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 1.63 m², or 3.3' × 5.2'. 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 7-10mm.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

Knot density and quality

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

Colour is recorded as 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.