Persian Rug - Nain Rug - 1.35 x 0.90 Rug - AT743 Square

Persian Rug - Nain Rug - 1.35 x 0.90 Rug - AT743 SquareNain 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

100% wool pile & organic dyes

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

The Kashan district is possibly one of the best producers of Persian carpets

the most common designs are those with a central medallion

whose patterns resemble those of the nearby Isfahan region

The overall impact of this carpet is one of luxury and delight in spring and nature's beauty

This type of carpet is often found in the entrance area or passageways of Iranian houses

It is wool on silk base

Sarouk was renowned for its carpet weaving industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

also at times rich striking colours and scenes from daily life

They all sit together restfully

The area around Mugla province was a holdout for Turkmen enclaves keeping their heritage alive