Persian Rug Heriz 328 x 235 cm Wool Hand-knotted (Sold)

Heriz Persian Rug

Material and Craftsmanship

This Heriz Persian rug is hand-knotted. The pile is made of 100% wool, while the warp is made of 100% cotton. This combination of a wool pile and cotton warp is a traditional construction found in many Persian rugs. Wool forms the visible working surface and can be shaped precisely during knotting. The cotton warp provides the structural foundation to which the knots are attached. The finished textile is therefore built through a sequence of manual operations rather than through a printed or applied surface design.

The specified knot density is 100000/Qm. Knot density refers to the number of knots within a square metre and gives an indication of the fineness of the hand-knotting process. Each knot is inserted individually around the prepared warp threads. Weft threads are then passed through the structure and compacted. Repeating this process row by row requires consistent handling of the fibres and careful control of the drawing so that the intended pattern remains ordered across the field.

The wool pile forms the part that can be seen and touched. Its natural fibre structure accepts colour and helps maintain the definition between adjoining elements of the design. The cotton warp remains the internal supporting foundation. The materials and technique of this rug are therefore clearly identified: a hand-knotted pile of 100% wool on a warp of 100% cotton. The rug has also been professionally washed.

Origin and Tradition

The origin is given as Heris or Heriz in Persia. Heriz is known as a Persian rug region in north-western Iran, with a distinct tradition of hand-knotted carpets. The names Heris and Heriz are both used in connection with this regional rug type. In this context they refer to the same stated regional tradition, rather than to two separate origins.

Persian rugs are distinguished by more than their colours. Regional weaving traditions also have their own ways of organising forms, borders and central fields. Heriz developed a recognisable visual language in which the composition is strongly structured. A central medallion often provides the principal point of order, while the surrounding areas and borders are arranged to support and frame it. The result is a design in which the relationship between centre, sides and outer edge can be followed clearly.

The Heriz tradition is associated with rugs made for practical use as well as for ornament. A hand-knotted carpet had to provide a durable textile surface for the home and also communicate a coherent regional design. This balance encouraged firm outlines, a well-defined layout and repeated forms that could be translated into knots. Regional identity is therefore expressed through both the visual arrangement and the methods used to construct the carpet.

In Persian hand-knotting, the warp threads are stretched on the loom before the knotting begins. Knots are tied row by row, held in place by weft threads and compacted as the work progresses. The visible field grows gradually from the woven foundation. The pattern is formed directly by the placement of individual knots, rather than being printed onto a completed textile. A Heriz rug consequently brings together a practical construction with a regional system of ornament.

The origin statement Heris Persia places this rug within the Persian Heriz tradition. It should be kept separate from the pattern description. The name Heriz appears in the regional designation and in the pattern name, but the origin is established here by the explicit origin entry, Heris Persia. The regional term thus identifies both a place of Persian rug production and a related design tradition, without requiring any additional claim about a workshop, village or date.

Design and Pattern

The pattern is specified as a Heriz symmetrical medallion. A medallion is the central organising element of the composition. It establishes a focal point and arranges the surrounding field around a central axis. In a symmetrical design, the principal forms are balanced in relation to the centre, often through mirrored or carefully matched placement. This gives the rug a stable visual structure even when the ornament contains many separate details.

Heriz design traditions are commonly associated with geometric drawing, strong contours and stylised botanical forms. General examples of the regional vocabulary can include angular leaves, branching motifs, corner elements and repeat ornaments. These terms describe the broader design language, not additional motifs specifically recorded for this rug. The stated description remains exact: the piece has a Heriz pattern organised as a symmetrical medallion.

A central medallion is usually integrated into the whole field rather than treated as an isolated emblem. Surrounding compartments, corner areas and border bands can establish transitions between the centre and the outer edge. Repeated forms create rhythm, while smaller connecting elements help keep the composition visually continuous. In a hand-knotted rug, all of these relationships are translated into individual knots, so the design is built through the accumulation of many small, controlled placements.

The geometric character associated with Heriz offers a different impression from a composition based solely on softly flowing floral lines. Angular contours and stylised forms make the structure easier to read and give the central arrangement a firm presence. A medallion may itself contain several nested or connected shapes, while the surrounding field supports its proportions. This regional design principle explains the pattern designation without adding unrecorded colour details or individual ornaments.

The symmetrical medallion also establishes a clear hierarchy for viewing the carpet. The centre is the first point of reference, the side areas maintain the balance, and the borders provide an outer frame. This organisation allows the structure of the design to remain legible from the central motif through to the enclosing bands. The pattern combines regional recognition with a disciplined overall arrangement, while the specific description for this piece remains Heriz symmetrical medallion.

Special Features

The rug is described as an ORIGINAL Heris or Heriz Persian rug. It is hand-knotted and has a knot density of 100000/Qm. The pile is made of 100% wool and the warp of 100% cotton. Its condition is described as very good, and it has been professionally washed. These details identify the stated origin, construction, materials, knot density and care status of the piece.

The combination of Heriz origin, a symmetrical medallion and the specified wool-and-cotton construction gives the rug a clear catalogue identity. Each point should be understood separately: the origin is Heris Persia, the pattern is a Heriz symmetrical medallion, and the cleaning is described as professional washing. No production date, workshop attribution, additional provenance or further condition details are recorded, so none are added here.

FAQ

Where does the rug come from?

The rug comes from Heris or Heriz in Persia. Heriz is a Persian regional rug tradition known for clearly organised compositions and designs that are often strongly geometric in character. The stated origin for this piece is explicitly Heris Persia. That origin entry is distinct from the pattern description, even though the name Heriz also appears in the pattern designation.

Which materials are used?

The pile is made of 100% wool, and the warp is made of 100% cotton. The rug is hand-knotted and has a knot density of 100000/Qm. Wool forms the visible pile, while cotton forms the supporting warp structure within the rug. No other materials are specified for this piece.

What is a symmetrical medallion?

A symmetrical medallion is a design centred on a principal motif that is organised around a balanced central axis. In the Heriz tradition, such a centre is generally related to geometric and stylised ornamental forms and framed by surrounding borders. Symmetry gives the field a measured visual balance. The pattern recorded for this rug is specifically a Heriz symmetrical medallion.