Red Broken Branch Tabriz Rug
This red broken branch Tabriz rug was hand knotted in Iran in wool and measures 342 x 245 cm, or about 8.4 square metres. A deep red field runs behind a hexagonal medallion in dark blue, ivory and gold, with cream corner pieces and a navy border.
The design up close
This red broken branch Tabriz rug has a hexagonal medallion at the centre, in dark blue with ivory and rust motifs, outlined in gold. A small diamond sits at its heart. Two large rosettes in gold, cream and green sit either side of the medallion, one on the left and one on the right, and they anchor the centre of the field.
Around them the red ground is covered in small flowers, leaves and curling vines in cream, green, blue and gold.
The border has several bands. The outermost is dark navy with small flower sprigs in red, gold, cream and blue, and inside it run thin guard bands in red, cream and brown. For anyone comparing handmade traditional rugs, the layered border is a good place to see how the pattern is built.
Tabriz, in north-west Iran
Tabriz, in north-west Iran, has been a centre of rug weaving for centuries. Its workshops are known for fine knotting and for a wide range of designs, from classic central medallions to all-over floral patterns. Among our handmade traditional rugs, this Tabriz design keeps a central medallion with floral borders, one of the classic layouts from the city.
How it is made
Tabriz weavers have used the symmetrical (Turkish) knot since the mid 19th century, often tying it with a small hooked knife, which gives a firm, even surface. Each knot is tied by hand, and this red broken branch Tabriz rug has a wool pile.
Sizing a red broken branch Tabriz rug for your room
At 342 x 245 cm this red broken branch tabriz rug covers about 8.4 square metres. A three-seat sofa of about 2.2 m sits within its length with roughly 61 cm of rug showing past each end. In a dining room, a table of about 240 x 100 cm (eight seats) leaves 51 cm of rug at each end and 72.5 cm along each long side, so chairs can be pulled out and stay on the rug.
The deep red sits well on timber floors and on cream or grey walls, and the navy border gives the edges of the rug weight.
Looking after your rug
Vacuum it on a suction-only setting, or with the beater bar switched off, so the brush does not pull at the knots. Turn it around every six to twelve months so sun and foot traffic wear it evenly. Blot spills with a clean white cloth and cold water rather than rubbing them in. When it needs a full clean, choose a cleaner who washes handmade rugs by hand.
Put a good underlay beneath it. It stops the rug sliding on timber or tiles, adds cushioning and takes some of the wear off the pile. Moths like wool in dark, quiet spots, such as the part of a rug under a sofa, so vacuum those areas often and lift the furniture now and then.
See it before you buy
Visit our showroom at 307 Penshurst St, North Willoughby, open every day from 11 am to 4:30 pm, to see this red broken branch Tabriz rug in person. If you would rather judge it in your own room, with your own light and furniture, book an in-home viewing and we will bring a selection to you.
Browse more Tabriz Rugs, or ask about a custom made rug in your own size and colour. Read more about Tabriz rugs.
