Tabriz Persian Rug 80 × 130 cm in Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

Overview

This Tabriz comes from Iran and measures 80 × 130 cm. The covered area is about 1.04 m² (2.6' × 4.3'). Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

Materials and construction

Construction: 100% Schurwolle mit Seide in the pile over a 100% cotton foundation. Construction method: hand-knotted.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

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

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