Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Nain Persian Rug, 197 × 306 cm

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 197 × 306 cm — a Nain made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 6.03 m², or 6.5' × 10'. Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.