Nain Persian Rug 213 × 316 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 213 × 316 cm — a Nain made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 6.73 m², or 7' × 10.4'. 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 5-7mm.

Size and placement

Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Fineness of the knotting

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. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.