Persian rug. Nain. Iran, 20th century.

Persian rug. Nain. Iran, 20th century.
Hand knotted wool.
Exhibits wear consistent with age and use.
Presents tears with restoration.
Measurements: 312 x 180 cm.

Persian carpet that presents a field of ivory color from which germinates a central rosette that radiates myriads of vegetal patterns that proliferate in attractive designs in blue, red and green tones. The whole presents an ornamentation based on fine stems and vegetal ornaments that grow in a whimsical way but are completed with a harmonious arrangement. It has three borders, the central one wider and decorated with vegetal iterations. The predominant tones are red, white, ochre, beige, blue and white.

These carpets are hand-knotted in workshops in the city of Nain, in the central region of Persia, near Isfahan. They are usually light-colored with a bluish basic color and a large medallion in the center. High density of knots and first class materials, with which high quality carpets are obtained.