Hand-Knotted Wool Moud Persian Rug, 208 × 302 cm

At a glance

A Moud from Iran, measuring 208 × 302 cm. It covers approximately 6.28 m², or 6.8' × 9.9'. Moud rugs are known for their fine Herati pattern.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 10-12mm.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.