Hand-Knotted Wool Heriz Persian Rug, 209 × 302 cm

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 209 × 302 cm — a Heriz made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 6.31 m² (6.9' × 9.9'). Heriz rugs usually carry a bold, angular central medallion.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

How it reads

Colour is recorded as 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.