Persian Nain Supreme Rug - 2.42x1.55 Tribal

Persian Nain Supreme Rug - 2.42x1.55 TribalNain Nain 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

This is a magnificent carpet from the city of Qum

The rest of the carpet is flooded with flowers

also produces very beautiful carpets of high quality and design

The field contains motifs representing nature and in particular spring

although silk is also used as weft on fine Ardabil rugs

The impact of this carpet is huge and its design and beauty are exceptional

It contains in its centre a large motif which is shaped like the human eye

Ghiordes (Turkish) knot

much the same way as a pupil sits in the eye

The rugs are mostly of medium sizes

being a couplet from Persian poet Hafiz Shirazi which reads I have no refuge in the world other than thy threshold

It displays magnificent motifs including profusion of flowers