Nain Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 160 × 240 cm, Wool

Overview

This Nain comes from Iran and measures 160 × 240 cm. It covers approximately 3.84 m², or 5.2' × 7.9'. Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Size and placement

A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Knot density and quality

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