Wool Nain Persian Rug 198 × 128 cm, hand-knotted

Overview

Origin Iran, format 198 × 128 cm — a Nain made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 2.53 m², or 6.5' × 4.2'. Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

Materials and construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as approx. 9 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 900,000–999,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as multicolour. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Condition

Stated condition: Neu.