Moud Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 147 × 95 cm, Wool & Silk

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Moud of 147 × 95 cm. It covers approximately 1.4 m², or 4.8' × 3.1'. Moud rugs are known for their fine Herati pattern.

Materials and 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. 4 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

Fineness of the knotting

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

On the colourway

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

Period

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