Tabriz Persian Rug 385 × 299 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

This Tabriz comes from Iran and measures 385 × 299 cm. The covered area is about 11.51 m² (12.6' × 9.8'). Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

Construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 50 kg.

Where it fits

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

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

On the colourway

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

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.