Heriz Persian Rug 347 × 261 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 347 × 261 cm — a Heriz made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 9.06 m² (11.4' × 8.6'). 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 ap. 30 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A large format for open-plan rooms or formal reception spaces.

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.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.