Nain Persian Rug 246 × 349 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 246 × 349 cm — a Nain made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 8.59 m² (8.1' × 11.5'). 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. Construction method: hand-knotted.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A large format for open-plan rooms or formal reception spaces.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 500,000–599,999 knots/m². Very fine knotting of this kind takes many times the working hours and shows correspondingly precise pattern work.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as blue / Türkis. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.