Moud Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 246 × 344 cm, Wool

About this rug

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Moud of 246 × 344 cm. That is roughly 8.46 m² of floor, about 8.1' × 11.3'. Moud rugs are known for their fine Herati pattern.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 10-12mm.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

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.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.