Hand-Knotted Wool Nain Persian Rug, 198 × 128 cm

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 198 × 128 cm — a Nain made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 2.53 m², or 6.5' × 4.2'. Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as approx. 9 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

Knot density and quality

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.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.