Exquisite Persian carpets from the city of Nain in central Iran, known for their extremely fine weave, delicate patterns, and light color palette. Typically feature a central medallion with intricate floral motifs on an ivory or light blue background. Often include silk highlights and can reach knot counts of 700 KPSI in the finest examples.
Handmade rugs originating from Eastern countries including Persia (Iran), Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and China. Known for intricate designs, high knot counts, and traditional patterns. Oriental rugs are categorized by their region of origin, weaving technique, design elements, and materials, with each area producing distinctive styles that reflect local cultural traditions and artistic expressions.
One of the two main knot types used in hand-knotted Oriental rugs (the other being the Turkish/Ghiordes knot). The Persian knot is asymmetrical, with yarn wrapped around one warp thread and then passed behind the adjacent warp thread. This technique allows for more intricate, curvilinear designs and higher knot counts, making it preferred for detailed floral patterns in Persian rugs.