Tabriz Persian Rug 150 × 197 cm in Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

At a glance

A Tabriz from Iran, measuring 150 × 197 cm. The covered area is about 2.96 m² (4.9' × 6.5'). Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.