Heriz Persian Rug 273 × 355 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

About this rug

A Heriz from Iran, measuring 273 × 355 cm. The covered area is about 9.69 m² (9' × 11.6'). Heriz rugs usually carry a bold, angular central medallion.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Where it fits

A format for large rooms, with space for an entire seating arrangement.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.