The field guide · Knots and fineness

Raj رج

Raj (رج, literally "row") is the Iranian trade measure of fineness: the number of knots in 7 cm, counted across the width of a rug. On a coarse weave, count the warps: each knot sits on a pair, so warps per centimetre divided by two is knots per centimetre, and seven times that is the raj.

Also raj count · rajj

See also Knot density (KPSI), Warp, Jufti knot

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Raj: a detail of Vintage Nili Ardabil Persian Poshti Rug 0.78 m²
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New Weave Fine 50 Raj Tabriz Mahi Circular Carpet
New Weave Fine 50 Raj Tabriz Mahi Circular Persian RugN° 001
168 × 168 cm
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