Persian carpet, Nain, with very fine silk, approx. 20 years
Click here to view this lot Persian Nain carpet with fine silk, 9Ia Handwoven in Iran with approx. knots per square metreMade in Persia/IranDimensions: approx. 152 x 100 cm, with a leather strapWith certificate of authenticity (retail price: ,- €)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. Approx. 20 years old and never used, from the collection of my father. Click here to visit Catawiki Read More