Moud Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 97 × 66 cm, Wool & Silk

Overview

A Moud from Iran, measuring 97 × 66 cm. The covered area is about 0.64 m² (3.2' × 2.2'). Moud rugs are known for their fine Herati pattern.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk.

Format and use

A small format, at home in a hallway, beside a bed, or in front of a bench.

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.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.