Moud Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 342 × 247 cm, Wool & Silk

The piece in short

A Moud from Iran, measuring 342 × 247 cm. It covers approximately 8.45 m², or 11.2' × 8.1'. Moud rugs are known for their fine Herati pattern.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 18 mm. Weight is given as ap. 12 kg.

Size and placement

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. Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

How it reads

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

Period

Stated condition: new.