Hand-Knotted Tabriz Persian Rug, 410 × 300 cm, Wool & Silk

At a glance

A Tabriz from Iran, measuring 410 × 300 cm. The covered area is about 12.3 m² (13.5' × 9.8'). Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

Construction

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

Where it fits

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

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 600,000–699,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

How it reads

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

Condition

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