Nain Persian Rug 303 × 410 cm, Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 303 × 410 cm — a Nain made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 12.42 m² (9.9' × 13.5'). Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Size and placement

A format for large rooms, with space for an entire seating arrangement.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 900,000–999,999 knots/m². Very fine knotting of this kind takes many times the working hours and shows correspondingly precise pattern work.

Colour and appearance

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