Moud Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 249 × 241 cm, Wool & Silk

Overview

A Moud from Iran, measuring 249 × 241 cm. The covered area is about 6 m² (8.2' × 7.9'). Moud rugs are known for their fine Herati pattern.

What it is made of

Stated material: new wool, silk.

Size and placement

Large enough to hold a full seating group.

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.

How it reads

The stated colourway is multicolour. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.