Antique Heriz Persian Rug, 204 × 140 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Heriz of 204 × 140 cm. That is roughly 2.86 m² of floor, about 6.7' × 4.6'. Heriz rugs usually carry a bold, angular central medallion.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 5 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is under 200,000 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age

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