Tabriz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 301 × 410 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Tabriz of 301 × 410 cm. That is roughly 12.34 m² of floor, about 9.9' × 13.5'. Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

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

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.