Persian Mood

Persian MoodA small number of extremely rare, high quality rugs from Mashad, Iran, are given the name Mood. These smooth wool rugs have a relatively thick, luxurious pile with an instantly recognizable overall Boteh (paisley) or Herati pattern in strong reds and blues on an ivory background. Woven with the Persian or asymmetrical knot and with wool made of velvet and silk, Mood rugs are renowned the world over for their incredible softness, unique sheen and

antique appearance and natural wood colouring

Weavers from this small town near Tehran in north central Iran will often work for years on a single rug

talented nomads wove stunning

which enables the high intricacy and detail found in the patterns

but the pattern is almost always one of repeating columns of Turkmen 'gul' or 'fil pai' (elephant prints) in undertones of deep red

A dynamic and descriptive carpet with a unique approach and aesthetic

Khal Mohammadi rugs are named after their innovative creator

the kilim Malaki can be used as a prayer rug or as a decorative accent

After years of refinement and innovation

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Mashwani rugs feature a dense and expanding pattern of hooked diamonds or zigzags in pink