Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Moud Persian Rug, 400 × 295 cm

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Moud of 400 × 295 cm. That is roughly 11.8 m² of floor, about 13.1' × 9.7'. Moud rugs are known for their fine Herati pattern.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as ap. 35 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A large format for open-plan rooms or formal reception spaces.

On the knot count

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

It is catalogued under Weiß / beige. 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.