Wool Nain Persian Rug 202 × 65 cm, hand-knotted

Overview

This Nain comes from Iran and measures 202 × 65 cm. It covers approximately 1.31 m², or 6.6' × 2.1'. Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

Construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as approx. 5 kg.

Size and placement

This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 600,000–699,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is Weiß / beige. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.