Tabriz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 70 × 118 cm, Wool & Silk

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 70 × 118 cm — a Tabriz made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 0.83 m², or 2.3' × 3.9'. Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

Materials and construction

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

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. Small enough to sit in front of a dresser or just inside a door.

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.

On the colourway

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