Wool & Silk Tabriz Persian Rug 198 × 300 cm, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 198 × 300 cm — a Tabriz made entirely by hand. That is roughly 5.94 m² of floor, about 6.5' × 9.8'. Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

What it is made of

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

Size and placement

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

Colour and appearance

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