Tabriz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 390 × 595 cm, Wool & Silk

The piece in short

This Tabriz comes from Iran and measures 390 × 595 cm. The covered area is about 23.21 m² (12.8' × 19.5'). Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

Construction

Stated material: new wool, silk, silk warp.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A format for large rooms, with space for an entire seating arrangement.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 700,000–799,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.