Antique Wool Heriz Persian Rug, 204 × 140 cm

At a glance

This Heriz comes from Iran and measures 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 ap. 5 kg.

Size and placement

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

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is 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 and condition

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