Hand-Knotted Nain Persian Rug, 85 × 123 cm, Wool & Silk

Overview

This Nain comes from Iran and measures 85 × 123 cm. That is roughly 1.05 m² of floor, about 2.8' × 4'. Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

Construction

Construction: 100% Schurwolle mit Seide in the pile over a 100% cotton foundation. It is entirely hand-knotted.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. Small enough to sit in front of a dresser or just inside a door.

Knot density and quality

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

It is catalogued under blue / Türkis. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.