Moud Persian Rug 178 × 235 cm, Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

About this rug

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Moud of 178 × 235 cm. That is roughly 4.18 m² of floor, about 5.8' × 7.7'. 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 5-7mm.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

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.

Period

Stated condition: new.