Persian Nain Rug - 3.18 x 2.06 Tribal

Persian Nain Rug - 3.18 x 2.06 TribalNain is a small town in the province of Isfahan, and it is situated on the edge of the desert uplands of central Iran. Until the beginning of this century, the main craft in Nain was the weaving of costly woollen cloth. The import of textiles from the west lead to the decline of this craft, and the Nain craftsmen switched to carpet making. They were soon to gain a place among the quality carpet producers of Iran. The decoration of Nain carpets is

This pure silk carpet has a small central medallion that is in the shape of a flower

but the shape rests in an elliptical shape motif

or master bedrooms

He alone knows what true love is

It is recognizable because of its resemblance to a tear drop

It is not as fine and soft as the cork wool of other Persian carpets

At the end of the 20th century

The outer guard border is perfectly frames this carpet

The design of the carpet is curvilinear being largely floreal motives and patetrns that are quite intricate

They are characterised by thin

The weavers also produce other trappings of the nomadic lifestyle

Weavers from Ardekan use a Persian asymmetrical knot