Moud Persian Rug 197 × 147 cm, Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 197 × 147 cm — a Moud made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 2.9 m² (6.5' × 4.8'). Moud rugs are known for their fine Herati pattern.

Construction

Stated material: new wool, silk.

Where it fits

This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.