Navy Mahi Herati Medallion, Hand-Knotted Pakistani Wool Rug

Intricate and finely drawn, this rug is woven in the celebrated Mahi, or “fish,” Herati pattern — an all-over lattice of small diamonds, rosettes, and curved fish-leaves that covers the entire deep navy-blue field. At its centre sits a slender ivory pole-medallion with a small blue heart, echoed by matching pendant medallions above and below.

Against the dark navy ground, the tiny Herati motifs glow in rust-red, salmon, gold, ivory, and soft green — a dense, shimmering field that rewards a close look. A coral-red main border of palmettes and flowering vine, with green and ivory accents, frames the design and lifts the whole rug with warmth, while a navy outer band ties it back to the field.

Hand-knotted on a cotton foundation with the tight double knot, the rug shows the very high knot density this pattern demands — the mark of a fine city-style weave. Its navy-and-red palette is rich and classic, at home in a living room, dining room, or study. As a one-of-a-kind handmade piece, no other rug shares its exact colours, drawing, or character.

Details

• Design: Mahi (Herati “fish”) all-over with pole medallion
• Style: Tabriz / Oriental
• Colour: Deep navy-blue field with rust-red border and multicolour Herati motifs
• Material: 100% wool pile on a cotton foundation
• Technique: Hand-knotted (Persian double knot)
• Origin: Pakistan
• Size: 141 × 215 cm (Medium)
• SKU: ND 525636
• One-of-a-kind piece