Nain Persian Rug 174 × 247 cm, Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

The piece in short

This Nain comes from Iran and measures 174 × 247 cm. It covers approximately 4.3 m², or 5.7' × 8.1'. Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

Age

Stated condition: new.