Persian Nain Silk Inlaid Rug - 2.95x1.98 Connoisseur

Persian Nain Silk Inlaid Rug - 2.95x1.98 ConnoisseurNain 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

The  design fantastic and sits well in this circular arrangement of motifs radiating out from the centre medallion

as it is usually woven with supplementary weft threads as continuous supports

Kerman carpets are highly prized because of the quality of their design and colours

and enduring style—making it a standout investment piece for any home

The rug has soft toning

They were soon to gain a place among the quality carpet producers of Iran

The use of colors varies depending on styles of certain tribes

In the past and at present

It is made of silk and comes from the city of Qum

A small but very enchanting silk carpet from the city of Qum

The patterns are highly curvilinear

tans and greys