37278 Nain Persian

These hand knotted rugs woven in the city of Nain, east of Isfahan, central Persia. These traditional styled carpets made, using a soft wool or wool and silk pile on cotton foundation. The finest Nain rugs woven with the high knots and materials. The quality Nain rugs are measured in the number of layer of treads that have been used in every wrap thread at the manufacturing of the carpet.  12 La, 9 La, 6 La and 4 La, La means layer in Persian. The lower the number is, the high quality become and expensive the rugs. 9 La is good quality while the 4 La the best. The Nain Rugs are known for its intricate floral design on a very light Ivory with light and deep blue background and a medallion in the center. It is very hard to find all over and red background. The Nain rugs usually don’t use a lot of color.  Habibian one of the most famous weavers and finest design is recognized in Nain rugs. Habibian signature, when authenticated, usually double of a fine Nain.