Nain Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 213 × 274 cm, Wool

Overview

A Nain from Iran, measuring 213 × 274 cm. The covered area is about 5.84 m² (7' × 9'). Nain rugs are traditionally finely knotted, with pale ivory and blue palettes.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

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

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.