Meaning
Trade measure of knot density, counted as rows of knots over a set length (commonly 7 cm). Definitions vary between markets.
Spelling and pronunciation
- Persian: رج
- Transliteration: raj
- English usage: Raj (knot row count)
Spellings vary between dealers, museums and regions. Usage notes are under review.
Used in these crafts
Tabriz carpet
The workshop carpet tradition of Tabriz in East Azerbaijan, characterised by drawn cartoons, a distinctive hook-knife weaving method and a wide range of fineness grades.