Hand-Knotted Wool Moud Persian Rug, 250 × 340 cm

Overview

A Moud from Iran, measuring 250 × 340 cm. It covers approximately 8.5 m², or 8.2' × 11.2'. Moud rugs are known for their fine Herati pattern.

Construction

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

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A format for large rooms, with space for an entire seating arrangement.

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.

How it reads

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