Persian Nain Rug - 1.80 x 1.20 AT-TY-103 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
Bokara or Bokhara rugs are named after the city where they were sold
Lovely contrast in shades of colour with charming use of shades and tones of the colours green and blue/grey
the most common designs are those with a central medallion
When the end of the field is reached there is a sense that the patterns may continue beyond the borders of the rug
A handmade Kashan rug made in Persia in the city of Kashan in Isfahan Province North Central Iran
living in the uplands of the Fars area
Shirvan rugs are usually all wool
Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heris
but at the centre of everything we see a flower in blossom The field provides a wonderful balance to the complex patterns of the rest of the carpets
harmoniously entwined with contemporary hues and designs
Mahal rugs are produced in the town of Mahalat
Early Saveh rugs are geometric
