Overview

A Nain from Iran, measuring 168 × 255 cm. It covers approximately 4.28 m², or 5.5' × 8.4'. Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 10-12mm.

Size and placement

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

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 500,000–599,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is Weiß / beige. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Material	Cotton Warp, Wool
Provenance	Nain
Knot Count (approx.)	approx. 500.000, m²
Pile Height (approx.)	10-12mm
Pile	100% New Wool
Warp	100% Cotton
Construction	Hand-knotted
Origin	Iran
Knot Density	500,000-599,999 knots/sqm
Design Style	Nain
Size	approx. 230x160cm
Color	White/Beige