Among
the finest handwoven rugs in the world, the word Nain is sometimes used in Iran as
a synonym for 'fine'. These elegant handwoven rugs are produced in and around the
city of Nain, some 60 miles east of the enchanted city of Isfahan. A
favorite of many collectors, Nains are precise, delicate and can be
stunningly beautiful. They are woven on cotton, or on silk of varying
degrees of quality, and are mostly beige and blue, with stunning silken
highlights. The blues can vary from the deepest midnight to the palest sky,
with royals and spectacular turquoises along the way. Typical details
include the curvilinear vines with forked leaves, Shah Abbas flowers, birds
and animals, and regal borders. Many are signed, and for a genuine Habibian
signature it is permitted to sell the farm.
Construction of Nain Rugs
Though very similar in appearance to Isfahans, they are easily identifiable
because of their distinctive color scheme and smooth, closely clipped pile.
Nain handwoven rugs usually feature an overall arabesque and curvilinear floral
pattern of blues against a warm beige or ivory background, with touches of
greens and whites. Over 300 to 500 knots per square inch are not uncommon in
Nains. Excellent grades of wool and silk are used on foundations of fine
cotton or silk.
Among
the finest handwoven rugs in the world, the word Nain is sometimes used in Iran as
a synonym for 'fine'. These elegant handwoven rugs are produced in and around the
city of Nain, some 60 miles east of the enchanted city of Isfahan. A
favorite of many collectors, Nains are precise, delicate and can be
stunningly beautiful. They are woven on cotton, or on silk of varying
degrees of quality, and are mostly beige and blue, with stunning silken
highlights. The blues can vary from the deepest midnight to the palest sky,
with royals and spectacular turquoises along the way. Typical details
include the curvilinear vines with forked leaves, Shah Abbas flowers, birds
and animals, and regal borders. Many are signed, and for a genuine Habibian
signature it is permitted to sell the farm.