Product Description
Details
Collection: Nain Rug.
Age: 40-60 Years (Semi Antique).
Size FT: 1' 12'' x 1' 12'' .
Size CM: 60 cm x 60 cm.
Colors: Cream, Beige, Crimson, Navy Blue, White, Blue.
Material: 100% Natural Wool and Cotton.
Has fringe.
Nain Rugs
Measuring 1x1 ft and featuring a Medallion design in Cream, Beige, this Semi Antique Nain rug embodies the weaving culture of Isfahan - a tradition of exceptional artistry and enduring craft excellence. The hallmark of a fine
Nain rug is its extraordinary knot density - the finest examples achieve 500 to 800 knots per square inch, producing a pile surface of painting-like detail and precision. This technical mastery allows Nain weavers to render the
complex arabesque fields, delicate medallion compositions, and intricate Shah Abbasi floral patterns of the classical tradition with breathtaking clarity. Silk highlights woven into the pile alongside the primary wool add
shimmering luminosity to the finest details.
The Nain color palette is distinctive and immediately recognizable: pale ivory grounds, soft and deep blues, accents of silver, gold, and rose create compositions of serene, almost otherworldly refinement. This palette was
developed by Nain's founding master weavers and has become a signature of the tradition, giving Nain rugs an air of cool, sophisticated elegance unlike any other Persian weaving tradition.
A genuine Nain rug - particularly a fine example with silk highlights and a high knot count - is among the most prestigious of all contemporary Persian weavings. These rugs represent thousands of hours of skilled handwork and are
woven from the finest materials, bringing an atmosphere of cultured refinement to any setting they occupy.
The classification of Nain rugs by thread count - 4 laj, 6 laj, 9 laj, and 12 laj, indicating the number of threads per unit of foundation - gives collectors and buyers a useful framework for understanding quality differences
within this tradition. The finest 4 laj Nain rugs are among the most technically accomplished rugs produced anywhere in the contemporary world.
Specifications
Original name: Nain Rug.
Alternative name(s): Nain Carpet.
Origin: Isfahan.
Category: City.
Common designs: Medallion, Afshan, Shah Abbasi.
Dyeing method: Natural, Synthetic.
Pile material: Wool, Silk.
Foundation material: Cotton, Silk.
Knot type: Asymmetrical (Persian).
Notes
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