Persian Nain Supreme Rug - 3.10 x 2.14 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
Rare and precious carpets from this period are now kept in museums all over the world
This is a beautiful central rosette patterns rug from the city of Tabriz
The overall impact of the composition is outstanding and is showered in the main body of the field with delightful motifs and abounding vines that spin and curve in what appears to be a never ending space
Orbiting around the central motifs are satellites that provide interest and vibrance to this carpet
They were soon to gain a place among the quality carpet producers of Iran
with a delightful pictorial motif showing hunters
This amazingly beautiful central medallion Qum silk carpet that is surrounded by floral motifs is an excellent example of top of the range Qum silk carpet
The most coveted of these rugs are made by a Farahan
dark blue or even green backgrounds
Exceptional symmetry and finishing
It is from the city of Tabriz
Plants and animals feature in a number of the Nain carpets
