Nain Persian Rug 99 × 154 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

A Nain from Iran, measuring 99 × 154 cm. The covered area is about 1.52 m² (3.2' × 5.1'). 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.

Size and placement

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 red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.