Moud Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 67 × 91 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Moud of 67 × 91 cm. It covers approximately 0.61 m², or 2.2' × 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

The rug is rectangular. Small enough to sit in front of a dresser or just inside a door.

Fineness of the knotting

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.

How it reads

Colour is recorded as Weiß / beige. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.