Tabriz Persian Rug 380 × 290 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Tabriz of 380 × 290 cm. That is roughly 11.02 m² of floor, about 12.5' × 9.5'. Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

What it is made of

Construction: wool in the pile over a cotton foundation. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 35 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A large format for open-plan rooms or formal reception spaces.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is red and orange. 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.