Province: INDO Moud Knot density: approx. 200.000 knots/sqm Condition: Very good condition Pattern: Fish pattern Material: pile 100% virgin wool - warp 100% cotton 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.