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

The piece in short

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.

Materials and construction

Pile material is given as wool, warp as cotton. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 30 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

How it reads

The stated colourway is 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.