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== Techniques and structures ==
 
== Techniques and structures ==
 
=== Color and dyeing ===
 
=== Color and dyeing ===
The usual color characteristic in Moud carpets is pomegranate-red (from cochincal) in the field, although a small percentage has dark blue instead. In addition, different shades of red, blue, beige, gold, green, cinnamon, brown, and gray appear in the borders, design elements, and outlines.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.410</ref>
 
  
 
=== Motifs and  Designs ===
 
=== Motifs and  Designs ===
The designs are floral in either a [[Medallion Design|medallion]] or [[Allover Design|allover]] style. The Shah Abbas palmette with leaf and vine motifs is a popular Moud pattern. Occasionally, the traditional [[Boteh Design|Boteh]] (paisley), [[Herati Design|Herati]] (fish), Lattice, or Minakhani (rosette-linked trellis) styles are woven for the field. The border has traditional Khorasan designs with large palmettes, leaves, and vines.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.410</ref>
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=== Weaving techniques ===
 
=== Weaving techniques ===
Moud Khorasan sizes range from approximately five feet by three feet to large room dimensions.The Persian ([[Asymmetrical Knot|asymmetric]]) knot is always used. Early weavings are in a secondary grade quality compared to MESHAD Khorasan carpets.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.410</ref>
 
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==

Revision as of 08:18, 4 March 2020

Moud Rug
Mood-Rugs-Rugman-Collection.jpg
Design of Mood Rug (Rugman)
General information
NameMood Rug
Original nameقالی مود
Alternative name(s)Mood Carpet
Origin Iran: Khorasan
CategoryVillage
Technical information
Common designsMedallion, Herati (Fish)
Common colorsNavy Blue, Red, Blue, Brown
Dyeing methodNatural, Synthetic
Pile materialWool, Silk
Foundation materialCotton
Knot typeAsymmetrical (Persain), Jufti


Mood rugs, reputed to be among the finest in the world, are hand woven in the city of Mashad in the Province of Khorassan. This great weaving center is also a trade center for the rugs produced in the neighboring towns and villages. You may notice that Mood rugs have some characteristics that are similar to a rug produced in Birjand. Although most are woven in workshops in the city, it is possible to find occasional Mood rugs that have been woven on a home loom. Skilled artisans use the asymmetrical Persian knot in the creation of this very special carpet as it offers more precision when weaving the intricately detailed patterns.

History

Materials

Foundation and Pile

Techniques and structures

Color and dyeing

Motifs and Designs

Weaving techniques

See also

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