Late 20th Century Nain Habibian Rug

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4’ 10” x 7’ 5” An extremely fine weave handwoven Nain area rug from the 4th quarter of the 1900s … Read more 4’ 10” x 7’ 5” An extremely fine weave handwoven Nain area rug from the 4th quarter of the 1900s with a fine weave. The rug has the signature of the “Habibian” which is considered one of the best rug workshops in the city of Nain. Extremely fine Nain rugs are world renowned for their extremely high knot count and wonderful design. The design of this rug is reminiscent of rugs from the city of Isfahan with circular branches that go around the field. This Nain has a beautiful floral design set in a rich navy blue field color with a cream color border. The design colors in the field include navy blue, French blue, burgundy, brown, and caramel. The corner spandrels are in French blue with cream color designs. The rug has a wool pile with a cotton foundation and silk highlights that shimmer under light. The vibrancy of the silk is unbelievable especially in the beautiful central medallion which gives a three-dimensionality to the design.

Dimensions: 4’ 10” x 7’ 5”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with silk highlights
Condition: Excellent See less