Nain Persian Rug 210 × 260 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 210 × 260 cm — a Nain made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 5.46 m² (6.9' × 8.5'). Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

Construction

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

Format and use

Large enough to hold a full seating group.

On the knot count

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

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