Red Tribal Heriz Persian Rug
This red tribal Heriz Persian rug was hand knotted in northwest Iran from pure wool. Its red field holds a large angular medallion in cream, navy and blue, with ivory corner pieces and a dark navy border that frames the whole design.
The red tribal Heriz Persian rug up close
The central medallion is built in stepped layers. Its outer points are navy, the inner rings are pale blue and pink, and a small pale star sits at the centre. Thin navy and gold lines outline each layer, so the shape stays sharp against the red.
A narrow navy pendant hangs above and below the medallion. The red field around them is covered with small motifs in cream, navy, blue and pink, scattered so the ground never looks empty.
The corner pieces are ivory with red and navy motifs and blue shapes. The border is dark navy with rosettes in red, cream and pink, and a thin red band runs along the outer edge.
Heriz rugs and where they come from
Heriz rugs are woven in villages near the town of Heriz in north-west Iran. They are recognised by their large, angular medallions and strong colours, and by a heavy, dense weave that stands up to busy family rooms and hallways for decades.
Heriz weavers use the symmetrical (Turkish) knot on a cotton foundation, packed into a thick, heavy rug. The geometric design looks as much at home with modern furniture as with traditional pieces, which makes this red tribal Heriz Persian rug easy to place in a living room.
How it is made
The rug is listed as hand knotted and made from pure wool, so every knot was tied by hand on a loom. Our records note vegetable dyes. The red field shows soft changes of shade in places.
Because this red tribal Heriz Persian rug is laid out symmetrically, the medallion and its pendants sit on the centre line, with the corners matched on each side.
Sizing it for your room
Its exact dimensions can be confirmed in the showroom. Measure your room and furniture first, then bring those figures in and we will check the fit with you. A red tribal Heriz Persian rug suits a living room or family room, where the strong red and dark navy stand out against cream walls, timber floors or blue and grey furnishings.
A dense Heriz is a sensible choice for a busy family room or hallway, where the rug will see daily use. Ask us to show you a few sizes side by side before you decide.
Looking after your rug
Vacuum it on a suction-only setting, or with the beater bar switched off, so the brush does not pull at the knots. Turn it around every six to twelve months so sun and foot traffic wear it evenly. Blot spills with a clean white cloth and cold water rather than rubbing them in. When it needs a full clean, choose a cleaner who washes handmade rugs by hand.
Put a good underlay beneath it. It stops the rug sliding on timber or tiles, adds cushioning and takes some of the wear off the pile. Moths like wool in dark, quiet spots, such as the part of a rug under a sofa, so vacuum those areas often and lift the furniture now and then.
See it before you buy
Visit our showroom at 307 Penshurst St, North Willoughby, open every day from 11 am to 4:30 pm, to see this red tribal Heriz Persian rug in person. If you would rather judge it in your own room, with your own light and furniture, book an in-home viewing and we will bring a selection to you.
You can see this red tribal heriz persian rug in our showroom or at home. Browse more Heriz Rugs, or ask about a custom made rug in your own size and colour. Read more about Heriz rugs.
