Nain Persian Rug 90 × 60 cm in Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

Overview

A Nain from Iran, measuring 90 × 60 cm. It covers approximately 0.54 m², or 3' × 2'. Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

What it is made of

Pile material is given as wool, silk, warp as cotton. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as approx. 2 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A small format, at home in a hallway, beside a bed, or in front of a bench.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated condition: Neu.