Hand-Knotted Nain Persian Rug, 88 × 123 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 88 × 123 cm — a Nain made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 1.08 m², or 2.9' × 4'. Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

Construction

Pile material is given as 100% new wool, warp as 100% cotton. Construction method: hand-knotted.

Format and use

At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

Knot density and quality

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.

How it reads

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