A Nain Carpet

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Size: 
8'5" x 13'0" - 257cm x 396cm
Period: 
C 1940
Materials: 
Wool & silk pile, cotton warp & weft
Condtion: 
Excellent
Price: 
Upon request
Item#: 
16009
Notes: 
Nain rugs are constructed with Persian knot and typically have between 300 and 700 knots per inch,usually are with very high quality wool, clipped short, and silk is often used as highlighting for detail in the design. Nains utilize the Shah Abbas design and make use of flowing design such as flowers and tendrils. The most famous and influential Nain masterweaver is Habibian and Reza Jafari Naini.