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

Many of the designs come from the famous city Malayer to the west

carpet weaving was a women's profession in Karabakh (although there were some renowned male weavers)

a small town near the city of Hamadan

Some of these newer carpets feature a vibrant salmon pink field (dughi) achieved by mixing red dye with yogurt

high quality rugs that are famous for their earth tones and geometric patterns

floral garden motifs with palmettos

colours range from somber (indigo blue or red field) to vibrant with starkly contrasting orange

gray blue or green backgrounds

birds and trees in tribal motifs as well as geometrical diamonds

Associated with the village of Mir in the Arak province of Western Persia

Traditionally

the designs are fashioned after khorjin