Tabriz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 296 × 403 cm, Wool & Silk

The piece in short

This Tabriz comes from Iran and measures 296 × 403 cm. It covers approximately 11.93 m², or 9.7' × 13.2'. Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

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

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.