Hand-Knotted Nain Persian Rug, 94 × 131 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 94 × 131 cm — a Nain made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 1.23 m², or 3.1' × 4.3'. 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. It is entirely hand-knotted.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

On the knot count

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

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