Very fine Handmade Nain Rug SILK AND WOOL 220 cm x 138 cm 7' 2 x 4' 5

Nain is a town of about 50'000 inhabitants, in the province of Isfahan. Historical importance as being the last town on the caravan routes before the Kavir. E-Lut, one of the deserts running down the center of Iran. The mosque of Nain is. One of the oldest in Iran, much more solidly built than the later and more famous.

Mosques of Isfahan: a heavy vault is supported on massive round columns. The traditional industry of Nain was the manufacture of woollen cloth: when. Demand for this declined, the weavers, like those of Kerman, switched to the. And their products soon became famous, for the weavers. Were skilful and used excellent materials. The warps and wefts are cotton, with a pile of wool with outlines of silk. Occasionally silk is used more extensively in the ground. Tones of ivory and cream, with small areas of red, green and blue. Isfahan, The Designs of Nain carpets use classical motifs, but in the hands of a. Master weaver like Habibian they are often skilfully reinterpreted.

Made in all sizes, including some extremely large piece of up to 425 sqm: some of. These have a pile of 100% silk. This one is woven with very good quality wool and silk on cotton background; the amount of. Silk will vary depending on quality of Nain and is very hard wearing as well as being.

These rugs are known as the best in the industry for rug weaving. The design is very interesting and can come in two common styles, central medallion or. 220 cm x 138 cm 7' 2" x 4' 5". Rug is clean and in good condition. As the rug is handmade it may not be perfectly rectangular or evenly straight. Images specify all parts of the rug so please look clearly before purchasing and don't hesitate to send a message if you have a question. Please Note: the colour of rug is slightly lighter than the photos. If you have any question don't hesitate to get in touch. This rug is Guaranteed to be 100% handmade.

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This item is in the category "Home, Furniture & DIY\Rugs & Carpets\Rugs". The seller is "stillshops" and is located in london.

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Colour: Whites
Brand: Unbranded
Shape: Rectangle
Room: Lounge
Pile Height: normal
Style: oriental
Material: Wool
Pattern: traditional
Weave: Hand-Woven
Regional Design: Nain
Size: 220 cm x 138 cm 7' 2" x 4' 5"
Pile Type: normal pile