Antique Heriz Persian Rug — 85 × 75 cm, Wool

About this rug

Origin Iran, format 85 × 75 cm — a Heriz made entirely by hand. That is roughly 0.64 m² of floor, about 2.8' × 2.5'. Heriz rugs usually carry a bold, angular central medallion.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 4 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

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.

Colour and appearance

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.