Antique Heriz Persian Rug, 520 × 120 cm, Wool & Silk

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Heriz of 520 × 120 cm. The covered area is about 6.24 m² (17.1' × 3.9'). Heriz rugs usually carry a bold, angular central medallion.

What it is made of

Pile material is given as wool, silk, warp as cotton. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 16 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

On the knot count

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.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under black and grey. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age and condition

Stated age: antique. As an antique piece, condition should be judged against its age.