Moud Persian Rug 133 × 220 cm, Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

At a glance

A Moud from Iran, measuring 133 × 220 cm. The covered area is about 2.93 m² (4.4' × 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.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

On the colourway

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

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.