Nain Persian Rug 240 × 145 cm, Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

At a glance

This Nain comes from Iran and measures 240 × 145 cm. It covers approximately 3.48 m², or 7.9' × 4.8'. Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

What it is made of

Stated material: new wool, silk. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm.

Format and use

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

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

How it reads

It is catalogued under blue / Türkis. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.