Nain Persian Rug 90 × 60 cm, Wool & Silk, hand-knotted

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Nain of 90 × 60 cm. That is roughly 0.54 m² of floor, about 3' × 2'. Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool, silk. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as approx. 2 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated condition: new.