Persian Rug - Nain Rug - 3.00 x 0.80 Rug - AT773 Balouchi

Persian Rug - Nain Rug - 3.00 x 0.80 Rug - AT773 BalouchiNain 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

This carpet would look very impressive in any setting

as well as Southern Persian design influences

traditional hand-knotted rugs are extremely durable and last for years

The carpet is made from wool and comes from the city of Heriz

The centre of the rug is a large vase containing an amazing spray of flowers that completely fill the field of the carpet

17th and 18th century many fine carpets were woven here made of the finest sheep wool and silk

Heriz carpets are durable and hard-wearing and they can last for generations

Karabagh and Kuba

This central medallion carpet contains in the filed repetition of the boteh motif

It is a lovely central medallion carpet that radiates out to become more pastels and then burnt orange

Heriz carpets

turquoise  grey and blues