Persian Vintage Mood

Persian Vintage 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

the Boteh pattern

Bijar rugs

a Turkish knot

latch or stepped hook medallions or small animal figures

antique Sarouk rugs from are in high demand by private collectors and museums

Dragons and eagles were prominent

With styles collected from different parts of Persia and Caucasus

who invaded Iran in the 13th century

The carpets feature nomadic and geometrical motifs in a rectilinear design

shrubs and leaves

In general

but the Sumak is created using a tapestry weaving technique in which the weft – decorative rather than structural – is woven through a number of warp strands before being looped back