Persian Rug - Nain Rug - 2.97 x 0.80 Rug - AT786 Turkaman

Persian Rug - Nain Rug - 2.97 x 0.80 Rug - AT786 TurkamanNain 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

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This is a beautiful central round pattern rug from the city of Tabriz

Isfahani carpets are known for their high quality

Carpet weaving may have been introduced into the area of present-day Pakistan as far back as the eleventh century

The use of colors varies depending on styles of certain tribes

It is a magnificent rug and would be a worthy addition to any collection

though they are not as finely knotted

The field of the carpet has a crimson red base colour which matches the colour of the outer guard border

It is a beautiful carpet made from silk and comes from the city of Qum

There are many floral motifs that remind us of spring and the repetition of life with hope and rebirth

The main border also contains magnificent boteh patterns together with an abundance of other floral motifs

Kashans have come to be classified among the finest Persian carpets