This rare antique all-silk Heris handwoven rug, measuring 123 × 155 cm (4'0" × 5'1") with an area of 1.91 m² (20.56 ft²), achieves a peak of fineness and refinement in a rectangular format. The piece radiates a distinctive luster: silk imparts exceptional softness and delicacy while rendering the palette clearer, more vivid, and deeper in tone. Its mihrab (prayer-niche) design is majestically adorned with a floral centerpiece—an evocation of an ideal paradise at the heart of every mihrab. A copper-toned ground lends gentle warmth with an aristocratic air, and together with the navy border it creates an authentic, regal harmony. With an approximate weaving density of 6,200 knots/dm², this rug exemplifies fine craftsmanship and superior technical skill.
Data sheet
- Type
- Handwoven Rugs
- Age (Circa)
- 1860s-1870s
- Rug Dimensions (cm)
- 123 × 155 (4'0" × 5'1" )
- Area (m²)
- 1.91
- Shape
- Rectangle
- Weight (kg)
- 2.9
- Origin
- Heriz
- Approx. Knot Density (per sq. dm)
- 6200
- Material
- All Silk
- Layout
- Mihrab
- Design
- Floral
- Border Color
- Navy Blue






