Persian Mashhad Moud Rug - 2.88 x 0.79 Balouchi

Persian Mashhad Moud Rug - 2.88 x 0.79 BalouchiMoud is a village to the southeast of Birjand in south Kaorasan province. Moud carpets are similar to those woven in other Khorasan cities such as Azghand, Birjand, and Gonabad. They are traded as Khorasan carpets in the Western market. Moud carpets are known in the antique trade from the turn of the twentieth century. The designs are floral in either a medallion or allover style. Well respected, Moud rugs are amongst the most beautiful and detailed

it is made of silk and is from the city of Qum

Their colours are also deeper and more varied

and all-over octagonal shapes

Caucasian and Armenian carpets retained their customary geometric patterns remained popular

around 100 km south of Tehran

These carpets have taken the name of the region and are simply referred to as the “Kashan”

A durable & hard-wearing hand-woven hall runner with an all-over bold Mahi (Fish) design set within a red-toned background

These cords are tightly beaten together with a claw like instrument

with tribal designs in either an allover or medallion style

Such rugs are made with thick high-quality wool

or other natural dyes from the land

cypress tree