Nain Persian Rug 156 × 246 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 156 × 246 cm — a Nain made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 3.84 m² (5.1' × 8.1'). 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.

Where it fits

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