Wool Heriz Persian Rug 279 × 213 cm, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Heriz of 279 × 213 cm. It covers approximately 5.94 m², or 9.2' × 7'. Heriz rugs usually carry a bold, angular central medallion.

Materials and construction

Construction: wool in the pile over a cotton foundation. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 20 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

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.

Condition

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