(#H1266) NEW approx. 155x105cm Hand-knotted Moud Persian carpet

Features

Mold carpets

the Moud carpets, which are among the most beautiful in the world, are in the city Mashad hand knotted in the province of Khorasan. This large weaving center is also a trading center for the carpets made in the neighboring towns and villages. You will find that the Moud rugs have some features similar to a rug made in Birjand. Although most rugs are woven in workshops around the city, one can occasionally find Moud rugs woven on a home loom. Skilled artisans use the asymmetrical Persian knot in the creation of these very special rugs as it offers more precision when knotting the intricate, detailed patterns.

Moud rugs have been known in the antique trade since the turn of the twentieth century. The patterns are floral, either as a medallion or as an all-over. The Shah Abbas palmette with leaf and tendril motifs is a popular Moud pattern. Occasionally, the traditional boteh (paisley), herati (fish), trellis, or minakhani (trellis connected with rosettes) patterns are woven for the field. The border features traditional Khorasan designs with large palmettes, leaves and tendrils.
The usual color feature of Moud rugs is pomegranate red (from cochineal) in the field, although a small percentage is dark blue instead. Additionally, there are various shades of red, blue, beige, gold, green, cinnamon, brown, and gray in the borders, pattern elements, and outlines.
Moud Khorasan sizes range from about a meter by a meter to large rooms. They have a cotton foundation and a wool pile. The Persian (asymmetric) knot is always used. Early weaves are of secondary quality compared to the Meshad Khorasan carpets. Moud rugs were produced in large quantities for the middle class in both the domestic and Western markets. After the Second World War, some weavers from Moud abandoned their traditional patterns and made carpets similar to those from other weaving regions in the Iran were similar to meet the demand of domestic and foreign export customers.

Moud is a town south of Birdjan and Mashad with a long history of weaving. With their very distinctive design, they are easy to recognize and enjoy an excellent reputation. Moud is 300 km south of Mashhad. Your quality is high. Silk is often used to bring out the sheen of the pile. But that is not a must. 220.000 to 450.000 knots per square meter is a high number. So production takes time. You can find these rugs in red, blue, and beige shapes. These rugs are made with two weft threads.

The Herati pattern of the Moud rugs is dominant and immediately recognizable. In most cases, it occupies most of the surface. Some rugs also have a central medallion reminiscent of a star or hexagon. Many Persian carpets from Moud show motifs from Persian gardens in small rectangular borders. Such motifs are otherwise only used in Bakhtiari carpets. The bold colors mostly come from the blue and red color ranges. The colors come out even better with a contrasting ivory background. Since Moud carpets vary greatly in quality, the right choice of carpet is all the more important. Basically, a first decision about the knot density makes sense. In addition, attention must be paid to the material of the knotting: Fine carpets contain a proportion of silk, which has been worked into the individual details and literally lets them shine in the light.

Anyone who buys a Moud in our online shop will not regret it. Quality standards are always met. Silk woven into the rugs increases the luster of the Moud rugs. Different variants can be found in our shop for Persian carpets. The Herati pattern is characteristic of this type of Persian carpet. Other carpets from this region of Iran are the Birdshand and the cashmar.

GUIDE TO THE CREATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE MOOD CARPET (MOUD)

Moud is a village southeast of Birjand in eastern Iran. The Moud rugs are highly regarded and are among the finest and most detailed rugs made in Iran. They are characterized by the fact that a rug with an ornate pattern makes a room appear larger by giving it more depth.
Moud rugs are made from cotton with fine, soft wool hair and have quite specific patterns. Traditionally they use a sunflower medallion in the center and complex curvilinear or floral designs in the field. Moud rugs are usually medium to large in size. The colors used vary between rich blues, dark reds and browns, mostly with a contrasting ivory background. Moud rugs are among the most beautiful on the market, their quality is always high and, as a general rule, the more knots, the better.
The Moud carpets, said to be among the finest in the world, are made in the city Mashad Handwoven in the province of Khorasan. This large weaving center is also a trading center for carpets made in the surrounding towns and villages. You may notice that the Mud rugs share some similar characteristics to a rug made in Birjand. Although most are woven in workshops around the city, one can occasionally find Moud rugs woven on a domestic loom. Skilled craftsmen use the asymmetrical Persian knot in the creation of this very special rug as it offers more precision in weaving the highly detailed patterns.
Moud is a city in South Khorasan Province in eastern Iran. Moud carpets are similar to carpets woven in other cities of Khorasan such as Azghand, Birjand and Gonabad. They are traded as Khorasan rugs on the western market.
Moud carpets have been known in the antique trade since the early twentieth century. The patterns are floral and in medallion or all-over style. A popular moud pattern is Shah Abbas' palmette with leaf and tendril motifs. Sometimes the traditional boteh (cashmere), herati (fish), lattice, or minakhani (lattice connected with rosettes) styles are woven for the field. The border shows traditional patterns from Khorasan with large palmettes, leaves and vines.
The usual characteristic color of Moud rugs is the pomegranate red (from the cochineal scale insect) in the field, although a small percentage is replaced by dark blue. In addition, various shades of red, blue, beige, gold, green, cinnamon, brown, and gray appear in the borders, design elements, and outlines.

History

Moud is a city in South Khorasan Province in eastern Iran. Moud carpets are similar to carpets woven in other cities of Khorasan such as Azghand, Birjand and Gonabad. They are traded as Khorasan rugs on the western market.
Moud carpets have been known in the antique trade since the early twentieth century. The patterns are floral and in medallion or all-over style. A popular moud pattern is Shah Abbas' palmette with leaf and tendril motifs. Sometimes the traditional boteh (cashmere), herati (fish), lattice, or minakhani (lattice connected with rosettes) styles are woven for the field. The border shows traditional patterns from Khorasan with large palmettes, leaves and vines.
The usual characteristic color of Moud rugs is the pomegranate red (from the cochineal scale insect) in the field, although a small percentage is replaced by dark blue. In addition, various shades of red, blue, beige, gold, green, cinnamon, brown, and gray appear in the borders, pattern elements, and outlines.
The dimensions of the Moud Khorasan range from around 1,5 mx 1,5 m to large pieces. They have a cotton base and a wool pile. The Persian knot (asymmetric) is still used. The early weaves are of second-rate quality compared to the Meshad Khorasan carpets. Moud rugs were produced in large quantities for middle-class consumers in both the domestic and Western markets. After World War II, some moud weavers abandoned the traditional patterns and made carpets similar to those from other weaving regions of Iran to meet the demand of domestic and foreign consumers.