Nain Persian Rug 83 × 140 cm in Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 83 × 140 cm — a Nain made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 1.16 m² (2.7' × 4.6'). 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. The rug was hand-knotted throughout.

Format and use

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

Fineness of the knotting

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.

On the colourway

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