Nain Persian Rug 111 × 165 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 111 × 165 cm — a Nain made entirely by hand. That is roughly 1.83 m² of floor, about 3.6' × 5.4'. Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

Materials and construction

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

Format and use

This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

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 red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.