The piece in short

This Nain comes from Iran and measures 344 × 248 cm. The covered area is about 8.53 m² (11.3' × 8.1'). Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 26 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A format for large rooms, with space for an entire seating arrangement.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

How it reads

It is catalogued under Weiß / beige. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.

Material	Cotton Warp, Wool
Origin Region	Iran, Persia
Length	344
Width	248
Size (ft)	11'3"x8'1"
Age	Modern 0-20 years
Knot Count	320 000 – 360 000, m²
Construction	Hand-knotted
Pile	Wool, Silk
Thickness	approx. 10 mm
Warp	Cotton
Weight	approx. 26 kg
Design Style	Nain
Origin	Iran
Knot Density	300,000-399,999 knots/sqm
Shape	Rectangle
Size	approx. 350x250cm
Color	White/Beige