Moud Persian Rug 202 × 317 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 202 × 317 cm — a Moud made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 6.4 m², or 6.6' × 10.4'. Moud rugs are known for their fine Herati pattern.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool.

Where it fits

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

On the knot count

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

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.