Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Moud Persian Rug, 142 × 220 cm

Overview

Origin Iran, format 142 × 220 cm — a Moud made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 3.12 m² (4.7' × 7.2'). Moud rugs are known for their fine Herati pattern.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 10-12mm.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Period

Stated condition: new.