Persian Nain runner rug with silk, 278 x 85 cm
Origin: Iran Nain with silk Measurements: 278 x 85 cm Material: wool; Knot density: approx. knots per m². With certificate of authenticity and a 1 year warranty. Condition: Excellent, please see photos. Shipping: worldwide, with UPS. Professionally cleaned. No. The rug was knotted in the city of Nain, in central Persia, near Isfahan. These rugs are usually very light, with a cream-coloured or deep blue base colour and a large, central medallion. The high quality of these rugs is a result of the high knot density and the first-class materials used. They are manufactured in most common sizes. This rug is one of the most beautiful rugs in the world, and very popular among collectors.Nain rugs usually have a cotton base with very soft wool. Quality is not just measured in knots per square meter, which is around , but also in LA. LA is a Farsi term that indicates the number of threads which form each border. A Nain with a LA of 9 is considered a good quality rug (yet it is the lowest quality of real Nains), while a LA of 4 is the best. LA is related to knots per square meter, because it facilitates faster knotting. Read More