Naein carpet 1949 ,
A Persian carpet from Nain is a high-quality, hand-knotted carpet from the city of Nain in central Iran, near the Dasht-e-Kavir desert. Nain carpets are among the finest and most precious of Persian carpets. Here is a detailed description:
🧵 Origin and style:
Origin: City of Nain (Iran)
Style: Classical Persian, floral design with medallion
Uses: Living rooms, representative rooms, collector's items
🎨 Design and pattern:
Central medallion: Often in the shape of a flower or star
Ornaments: Arabesques, tendrils, palmettes, floral patterns
Color palette:
Typical colors: ivory, blue (light/dark), beige, red
Particularly known for the blue-beige-white combination
Border: Elaborately designed with several frame stripes
🧶 Material and quality:
Pile: High-quality sheep's wool, often with silk content
Warp/weft: Mostly cotton, also silk for very fine pieces
Knot density:
Very high, often between 300,000 to over 1,000,000 knots/m²
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsMulti ColorMaterialWool, CottonNumber of items1Height2 cmWidth231 cmDepth330 cm