Persian carpet from Nain, Iran, with silk - extra fine 6la,
Persian Nain carpet with silk, fine, 6la Handwoven knots per square metre, masterfully wovenMade in Persia/IranDimensions: approx. 240 x 170 cm, adorned with leather strapWith certificate of authenticity (retail value/time value of the carpet: approx. ,- β¬)The town of Nain in the vicinity of Isfahan is known throughout central Persia for the quality of its fine carpets, which can have over a million knots per square metre. The finer the warp, the finer the weaving can be. Generally, there are four levels of quality: Nain Kaschmar (finely woven), Nain-Noh-La (cotton thread warp made of 9 twisted threads, where 40 Raj are 7 cm), Nain-Schisch-La (very finely woven, 6 threads make 60 Raj) and Nain-Tchaha-La (super finely woven, 4 threads come to 80 Raj). All Nain carpets are either fully patterned or with a medallion. Read More