Hand-Knotted Tabriz Persian Rug, 163 × 101 cm, Wool & Silk

Overview

This Tabriz comes from Iran and measures 163 × 101 cm. The covered area is about 1.65 m² (5.3' × 3.3'). Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

Materials and construction

The pile is wool, silk, on a warp of cotton. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as approx. 6 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under multicolour. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age

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