Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Moud Persian Rug, 153 × 99 cm

About this rug

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Moud of 153 × 99 cm. It covers approximately 1.51 m², or 5' × 3.2'. Moud rugs are known for their fine Herati pattern.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 6 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. 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 400,000–499,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.