Antique Heriz Persian Rug, 185 × 140 cm, Wool & Silk

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 185 × 140 cm — a Heriz made entirely by hand. That is roughly 2.59 m² of floor, about 6.1' × 4.6'. Heriz rugs usually carry a bold, angular central medallion.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as approx. 9 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is under 200,000 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is red and orange. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.

Period

Stated age: antique. As an antique piece, condition should be judged against its age.