Moud Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 145 × 205 cm, Wool

Overview

A Moud from Iran, measuring 145 × 205 cm. It covers approximately 2.97 m², or 4.8' × 6.7'. Moud rugs are known for their fine Herati pattern.

Materials and construction

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

Where it fits

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

Knot density and quality

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.