Hand-Knotted Nain Persian Rug, 254 × 356 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 254 × 356 cm — a Nain made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 9.04 m² (8.3' × 11.7'). Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

Construction

Construction: 100% new wool in the pile over a 100% cotton foundation. It is entirely hand-knotted.

Format and use

At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

On the knot count

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.

On the colourway

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