Persian Rug Nain 150 x 150 cm Wool Hand-knotted

Nain Persian Rug

Material and Craftsmanship

This Nain Persian rug is hand-knotted with a pile made from 100% virgin wool. Wool is a traditional carpet material valued for its resilience, natural spring and tactile surface. It also accepts colour well, allowing floral ornament and a central medallion to remain clearly defined within the woven design. Here, the wool forms the visible pile and therefore contributes directly to the rug’s texture and appearance.

The rug has a knot density of 300,000 knots per square metre. Dense knotting provides a technical basis for carefully drawn outlines and differentiated areas of colour. In hand-knotting, each knot is inserted individually into the warp and secured through the continuing structure of the weave. The pattern is therefore built into the textile itself rather than printed onto a finished surface. The resulting design is created through the relationship between knots, pile and the underlying foundation.

The listed pile height is approximately 10 mm. This leaves a distinct textile surface while providing a suitable ground for the floral drawing. The hand-knotted construction combines the characteristics of virgin wool with a Persian method of making rugs that has been practised and refined over generations. Warp, weft and pile work together as the construction of the rug; virgin wool is the material specified for its pile.

Origin and Tradition

The rug comes from Persia and is identified as Nain. Nain is one of the established Persian carpet traditions of central Persia. Its workshops are associated with controlled compositions, precise drawing and carefully worked ornament. The Nain tradition belongs to the wider history of Persian carpet weaving, in which geometry, botanical forms and the balanced organisation of a field are central design concerns.

Persian rugs are understood through both their place of origin and their inherited design systems. Workshops work with established ideas for borders, central fields, medallions and repeating arrangements, adapting them through line, colour and proportion. Nain designs are commonly associated with clarity and detailed execution. Their compositions aim to keep individual ornaments legible while joining them into a coherent whole.

Making a hand-knotted rug involves a sequence of skilled operations. The warp is first arranged on the loom. The knotter then follows a design, placing knots row by row and securing each section with weft passages. The pile is trimmed during the work so that the outlines of the pattern remain visible. Once the knotting is complete, the rug is finished and prepared for use. This process makes a hand-knotted rug an individual textile object rather than a printed reproduction of a design.

Within Persian culture, rugs have traditionally served a practical and decorative purpose. They cover floors, define areas within interiors and carry a vocabulary of motifs from one generation of weaving to the next. The name Nain therefore refers to a specific Persian tradition, not simply to a general oriental appearance. The Persian origin and hand-knotted construction place this rug within the history of Persian knotting.

A central medallion is an important organising device in Persian rug design. It gives the composition a point of reference, while surrounding flowers, leaves and scrolling forms connect the centre with the remainder of the field. Borders can reinforce this relationship by framing the interior and giving the eye a clear transition from the middle to the edge. The particular outline of this rug’s medallion is not specified, so no further shape is assigned to it here.

Design and Pattern

The pattern of this rug is a floral motif with a medallion. It brings together two enduring elements of Persian carpet design: a central feature that organises the field and botanical ornament that fills or surrounds the composition. The medallion establishes the centre of the design. The floral motif extends the visual language across the rug and links the central area with the rest of the pattern.

Floral designs have a long place in Persian weaving. Flowers, leaves, vines and branches are not necessarily copied from nature in a literal way. Instead, they are stylised, repeated, reflected or arranged along ordered axes so that they can function within a woven field. This process creates forms that suggest vegetation while also following the structure required by a rectangular rug.

A medallion may be constructed from a single outlined form or from several related contours. Since the source identifies only the presence of a medallion, this description does not assign a specific shape to the one in the rug. In Persian design traditions, the central element often gathers the surrounding ornament and gives the composition a point of balance. The relationship between the centre, field and border determines how the pattern is read as a complete arrangement.

Nain designs are traditionally linked with careful line work and detailed ornament. Smaller motifs can create rhythm across a field, while larger vines or floral forms can guide the eye between the centre and the edges. Hand-knotting makes it possible to express such elements through individual knots and closely controlled contours. The listed knot density provides the technical context for detailed work, but it does not justify adding any particular unlisted motif or border arrangement to this rug.

The colour given for this rug is green. In Persian pattern traditions, green can reinforce the botanical character of floral ornament and help unite the different parts of a composition. Its effect depends on the relationship between the ground, medallion and surrounding forms. Green is the stated colour of this rug; no additional colours or exact colour distribution are supplied and none are added here.

The traditional oriental and Persian style classification refers to the design language of the piece. It brings together a central order, floral ornament and hand-knotting within a Persian context. This vocabulary has been developed by workshops over a long period and appears in many variations. The specific identity of this rug remains defined by its Nain designation, green colour and floral medallion pattern.

Special Features

The rug has a knot density of 300,000 knots per square metre and is hand-knotted. Its pile is made from 100% virgin wool, with a listed pile height of approximately 10 mm. These are the stated technical characteristics of the offered piece. They describe its material, construction and surface without adding unrecorded details about the foundation or production.

The rug is described as new and in perfect condition. It is also suitable for use over underfloor heating. This suitability is an explicitly listed product feature. The design is identified by a floral motif with a medallion, the colour is green, the origin is Persia and the regional designation is Nain.

FAQ

What defines a Nain Persian rug?

Nain refers to an established Persian carpet tradition from central Persia. The tradition is associated with precise drawing, carefully worked ornament and clearly organised compositions. Floral forms, scrolling elements and central medallions are common parts of its design vocabulary. This rug combines that regional designation with hand-knotting, a virgin-wool pile and a floral medallion pattern. Nain therefore identifies a specific Persian origin and tradition rather than merely describing a general oriental look.

What is the pile made of?

The pile is made from 100% virgin wool. Wool is used in carpet weaving for its natural resilience, elasticity and comfortable surface. It also takes colour effectively, which supports the rendering of detailed ornamental designs. In this rug, virgin wool forms the visible pile of the hand-knotted textile. The material of the warp is not specified, so no separate claim is made about it.

Can the rug be used with underfloor heating?

Yes. The rug is explicitly described as suitable for underfloor heating. This information concerns its intended use and complements the stated details about material, hand-knotting and condition. The rug is listed as new and in perfect condition. For installation, the technical requirements of the particular underfloor-heating system and the usual fitting instructions remain relevant.