Moud Persian Rug 153 × 260 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Moud of 153 × 260 cm. The covered area is about 3.98 m² (5' × 8.5'). Moud rugs are known for their fine Herati pattern.

What it is made of

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. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under blue / Türkis. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.