Heriz Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 334 × 240 cm, Wool

Overview

This Heriz comes from Iran and measures 334 × 240 cm. That is roughly 8.02 m² of floor, about 11' × 7.9'. Heriz rugs usually carry a bold, angular central medallion.

Materials and construction

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. 28 kg.

Size and placement

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

How it reads

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.