Wool Tabriz Persian Rug 389 × 304 cm, hand-knotted

At a glance

This Tabriz comes from Iran and measures 389 × 304 cm. The covered area is about 11.83 m² (12.8' × 10'). Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

Construction

Construction: wool in the pile over a cotton foundation. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 40 kg.

Format and use

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

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.

How it reads

The stated colourway is red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.