Nain Persian Rug 230 × 155 cm, Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 230 × 155 cm — a Nain made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 3.57 m², or 7.5' × 5.1'. Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 1,000,000+ knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

Colour and appearance

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