Bidspirit auction | A Hand-Knotted Persian Nain Wool

A Hand-Knotted Persian Nain Wool and Silk Rug with Floral Medallion Design - This lot comprises a hand-knotted Persian rug originating from the Nain region. The ivory field is decorated with a complex array of scrolling vines, palmettes, and floral Shah Abbasi motifs in navy, light blue, beige, and tan. The central multi-lobed medallion is executed in navy and ice blue tones, a theme repeated in the corner spandrels. The piece is constructed with a wool pile and features silk highlights to the outlines of the floral decoration. It is woven on a cotton foundation. The underside edges are finished with hand-stitched brown leather reinforcing strips. Observation of the provided metric scale indicates a knot density of approximately 7 to 8 knots per linear centimetre. Approx. 170 x 260cm.