Nain Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 202 × 310 cm, Wool & Silk

Overview

This Nain comes from Iran and measures 202 × 310 cm. That is roughly 6.26 m² of floor, about 6.6' × 10.2'. Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

Construction

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

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

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.