Tabriz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 85 × 425 cm, Wool & Silk

At a glance

A Tabriz from Iran, measuring 85 × 425 cm. The covered area is about 3.61 m² (2.8' × 13.9'). 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

A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

On the knot count

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

It is catalogued under red and orange. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.