Hand-Knotted Heriz Persian Rug, 279 × 213 cm, Wool

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Heriz of 279 × 213 cm. That is roughly 5.94 m² of floor, about 9.2' × 7'. Heriz rugs usually carry a bold, angular central medallion.

What it is made of

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 20 kg.

Size and placement

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.

Age and condition

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