About this rug

Origin Iran, format 207 × 220 cm — a Nain made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 4.55 m², or 6.8' × 7.2'. Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

Construction

Pile material is given as 100% Schurwolle mit Seide, warp as 100% cotton. It is entirely hand-knotted.

Size and placement

The rug is square. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 700,000–799,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as black and grey. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.

Material	Cotton Warp, Silk, Wool
Provenance	Nain
Knot Count (approx.)	approx. 700000, m²
Pile Height (approx.)	7-10mm
Pile	100% New Wool mit Silk
Warp	100% Cotton
Construction	Hand-knotted
Origin	Iran
Knot Density	700,000-799,999 knots/sqm
Design Style	Nain
Color	Black/Gray
Shape	Square
Size	approx. 200x200cm