Nain Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 82 × 207 cm, Wool

At a glance

A Nain from Iran, measuring 82 × 207 cm. It covers approximately 1.7 m², or 2.7' × 6.8'. 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 5-7mm.

Format and use

This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

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

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