Hand-Knotted Wool Moud Persian Rug, 82 × 248 cm

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Moud of 82 × 248 cm. The covered area is about 2.03 m² (2.7' × 8.1'). 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 format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

Knot density and quality

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. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.