Nain Persian Rug 151 × 195 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Nain of 151 × 195 cm. That is roughly 2.94 m² of floor, about 5' × 6.4'. 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 10-12mm.

Format and use

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

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.