Large 7' x 10' Authentic Persian Nain Handmade Silk and wool Floral Rug Signed by Weaver Habibian
100% wool pile and silk highlights in excellent condition
Red, Ivory, blue, and multi-accent colors
Hand Knotted in Iran
DIMENSIONS: 7' X 10'
Habibian Nain is always an incredible example of exemplary carpet-making. Nain carpets are known for their beautiful designs and unique color palate. The design is, in most cases, made up of an ornate medallion surrounded by elaborate floral designs. The colors are almost always ivories, creams, and greys, amongst blues ranging from light (commonplace) to darker hues. The pile of the carpet is usually relatively short, and silk is often used to highlight the designs. Nains are decorative while still being hard-wearing carpets.
The central Persian town of Nain was renowned as a weaving center of high-quality and costly woolen cloth. When this craft fell into decline around the turn of the century, rug weavers were imported from Isfahan. By the mid-century, the town had established itself as one of the foremost carpet-weaving centers in the world.
In appearance, quality, and structure, Nains are very similar to Isfahan. Still, they tend to contain more bird and animal motifs in their infill decorations, and most of their designs are outlined in silk. The field is decorated with an interlaced pattern of flowering branches or what is often referred to as Shah Abbas designs. The border is traditional, as it is one of a wider central band flanked by two guards, which are sometimes framed by two narrow bands. All the bands are decorated with a floral motif, often enclosed in cartouches along the main one. The color scheme is very light, with a lot of blue, beige, azure, ivory, red, and white.