Moud Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 270 × 81 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 270 × 81 cm — a Moud made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 2.19 m² (8.9' × 2.7'). Moud rugs are known for their fine Herati pattern.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool.

Where it fits

The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

Fineness of the knotting

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