Moud Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 292 × 243 cm, Wool & Silk

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 292 × 243 cm — a Moud made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 7.1 m², or 9.6' × 8'. Moud rugs are known for their fine Herati pattern.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 28 kg.

Format and use

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

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

On the colourway

Colour is recorded as Weiß / beige. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.