Nain Persian Rug 169 × 172 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

Origin Iran, format 169 × 172 cm — a Nain made entirely by hand. That is roughly 2.91 m² of floor, about 5.5' × 5.6'. Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

Materials and construction

Pile material is given as 100% new wool, warp as 100% cotton. It is entirely hand-knotted.

Where it fits

The rug is square. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

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

It is catalogued under Weiß / beige. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.