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

Bright and colourful

A rectilinear medallion is arranged horizontally or vertically in the middle of the field

Loribuff are similar to Gabbeh carpets

Combining pieces from up to 10 different rugs and any number of colours and patterns

including rust and beige

with smaller motifs – often improvised by the weaver – in the background

but rather as a dowry item

Located near Arak in west-central Iran

designed with a central medallion and radiating floral sprays on an open field

are characterised by their unique construction and the quality of wool used

hence their muted

hand-knotted carpets are now produced on a large scale in Inida