Moud Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 58 × 90 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Moud of 58 × 90 cm. That is roughly 0.52 m² of floor, about 1.9' × 3'. Moud rugs are known for their fine Herati pattern.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 10-12mm.

Format and use

Small enough to sit in front of a dresser or just inside a door.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.