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Nain Rugs |
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Nain Rugs - The
Synonym for "Fine"
Among the finest carpets in the world, the word nain is sometimes
used in Iran as a synonym for 'fine'. These elegant carpets are
produced in and around the city of Nain; a favorite of many collectors, Nains
are precise, delicate and can be stunningly beautiful. Excellent
grades of wool and silk are used on foundations of fine cotton. Typical details
include the curvilinear vines with forked leaves, Shah Abbas
flowers, birds and animals, and regal borders.
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Come Sample
Our Selection of Nain Rugs |
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Although Nain is not a very old rug-weaving city, it is
well established and among the most valued carpet-producing
centers in Iran. It has adopted most of its skills from the very
ancient,
neighboring city of Isfahan. Customs and traditions here have
changed very little in the past century. Nain's talented master weavers may take several years to
complete a single carpet. Though very similar in appearance to Isfahans, they are easily identifiable because of their
distinctive color scheme and smooth, closely clipped pile. Nain
are all signed (Habibian is the most reputable family in Nain).
Nain carpets are available in three levels of quality (based
upon knots per square inch, double knotted - the higher the
number the higher the quality):
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Nohla: |
600 knots per square inch |
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Shisla: |
800 knots per square inch |
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Sharla: |
1,000 knots per square inch |
Below is
a small sample of the Nain rugs that we sell; click on a rug
for a larger image.
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