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

About this rug

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Moud of 342 × 247 cm. It covers approximately 8.45 m², or 11.2' × 8.1'. Moud rugs are known for their fine Herati pattern.

Materials and construction

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

Where it fits

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

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

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.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.