Heriz Persian Rug 249 × 329 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

This Heriz comes from Iran and measures 249 × 329 cm. The covered area is about 8.19 m² (8.2' × 10.8'). 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.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A format for large rooms, with space for an entire seating arrangement.

Fineness of the knotting

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.

Colour and appearance

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.