Persian Rug Nain 355 x 252 cm Wool Hand-knotted

Material and Craftsmanship

The pile material is wool, the production hand-knotted. The knot density is stated at 1,000,000 knots per square metre and therefore falls into the highest recorded category from 1,000,000 knots per square metre upwards. The title designation 6La refers to the quality grade of the Nain system. The shape is rectangular.

Origin and Tradition

Iran is given as the country of origin, the design style is Nain. Within this group the La figure indicates the quality grade and relates to the construction of the warp threads. A knot density of the order stated is among the highest values recorded in the range.

Design and Pattern

The colour assignment is Brown/Yellow. Warm earth tones carry the pattern drawing. Nain patterns typically follow a symmetrical layout with a central medallion and clearly drawn tendrils.

Special Features

Condition: very good. Knot density: (approx. 1,000,000 knots / m²). Colour: Brown/Yellow. Material: wool. Quality designation from the title: 6La. Note: in the source data the measurements in the title and the short description differ; the title figure of 355 x 252 cm is decisive.

FAQ

What does a knot density of 1,000,000 mean?

Knot density describes how many individual knots were worked into one square metre of surface. The higher the value, the finer the pattern detail that can be executed. Values from 1,000,000 knots per square metre upwards form the highest category recorded in the range.

What does the designation 6La mean?

La is a quality statement within the Nain system relating to the construction of the warp threads. A lower number denotes a finer execution.

What does the condition very good mean?

The condition statement comes from the product data and describes the state of preservation of the piece.