New handmade oversized carpet No. 43964 Tabriz 80 raj Iran 607 x 398 cm
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| Item Number: |
43964 |
| Name: |
Tabriz 80 raj |
| Country of Origin: |
Iran |
| Size: |
607 x 398 cm |
| Age:
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new |
| Pile: |
wool (with silk) |
Foundation
(warp and weft): |
Silk |
| Design: |
floral / medallion |
| Ground Color: |
ivory |
| Remarks: |
This is a unique handmade / hand-knotted / traditional oriental carpet
The pile of this carpet is made of wool with silk parts.
This rug has a signature |
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More about the provenance Tabriz 80 raj | Iran
Tabriz is the capital city of the province of Azerbaijan in North-West Iran. The city was founded by the Harun al-Rashid approx. in the year 800. Since the 17th century Tabriz is probably the most significant carpet-production-center of Iran. The finer Tabriz production is considered the best Persian productions in terms of quality and design. In order to determine the fineness of a Tabriz, the term "raj" is being used which means "row of knots". The number of knots or "raj" is counted within the range of 2,76 inch (7 cm) which again is the unit of one "Gereh". "Tabriz 80 raj" therefore means, that within 2,76 inch (7 cm) there are 80 knots. This rug therefore has an average fineness of 780 knots/inch˛ (ca. 1.2 million knots/m˛).
This Oriental rug has been treated with a "Noble Finish" wash. This wash includes not only the actual cleaning of the carpet but also its processing (ennobling) which represents an increase in the Oriental carpet's value. By this special technique a soft and silky feel and shine are added to the carpet. This washing technique requires experience and skill since otherwise carpets could easily be damaged by it. In this case the washing was implemented perfectly.
