Heriz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 233 × 300 cm, Wool

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Heriz of 233 × 300 cm. The covered area is about 6.99 m² (7.6' × 9.8'). 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.

Format and use

Large enough to hold a full seating group.

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.

How it reads

It is catalogued under 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.