Persian Rug - Nain Rug - 2.06 x 0.80 Rug - AT751 Gabeh

Persian Rug - Nain Rug - 2.06 x 0.80 Rug - AT751 GabehNain 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

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

The designs vary from medallions with tendrils to vases

It is made out of wool and it is a village rug from Tabriz

sophisticated palette

and the colour Scheme for both background and decoration is normally

This is an extraordinarily beautiful carpet

ranging from classical reds to vibrant greens and golds

which reduces their deterioration

but the overall impression is one of heavenly beauty

It is made of silk and is from the city of Qum

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

This is a marvellous central medallion carpet that consists of a diamond framework and a single floral head surrounded by outwardly curling acanthus leaves