Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Moud Persian Rug, 116 × 78 cm

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Moud of 116 × 78 cm. It covers approximately 0.9 m², or 3.8' × 2.6'. Moud rugs are known for their fine Herati pattern.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. Construction method: hand-knotted.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A small format, at home in a hallway, beside a bed, or in front of a bench.

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

It is catalogued under blue / Türkis. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.