What is a Nain rug?

Today, in the Nain region, rug weaving has become an integral part of my life and is found in the carpet of every home. The Nain or Naeen rug is one of the most delicate hand-woven rugs in Iran that is of high value. Due to the desert location of this city, elements such as the desert and the culture of this region are used in weaving the Nain rug. This rug has gained worldwide fame to the extent that rugs with this design are woven in Isfahan and other provinces from Sistan and Baluchestan to Khorasan. Of course, the high-quality Nain rug is woven only in Nain itself, and other carpets are lower quality.

                                     Nain Grand Mosque

Nain rug history

The beautiful city of Nain is located two hundred kilometers from Isfahan. In the past centuries, the people of Nain were busy weaving precious silk fabrics. But about a hundred years ago, with the development of the textile industry in Europe and the importation of Western products, the weaving workshops of Nain such as Kerman and Kashan were disrupted, and the people of Nain turned to weaving high-quality rugs.

               The historical monument of the Fatemi House in Nain

Cecil Edwards says about the Nain rug: “Then the World War started and Tehran’s market flourished. At that time, according to the wealthy people of the capital, no product was very good or expensive, so Nain rugs came to Tehran, where they were recognized as the most finely woven and one of the best rugs in Iran.” If you love buying Nain carpets, stay tuned to learn about their characteristics.

                     Palace size Nain Persian area rug ,16’4*26’2,6-La

Specifications of Nain hand-woven rug

• Nain handwoven rug is woven on vertical looms with asymmetric knots and a two-weft technique.
• Wool and silk are used for pile and cotton for warp and weft.
• White silk is used to highlight and brighten the floral designs in the Persian Nain rug.
• Selvages are woven from the beginning to the end while being attached to the rug.
• Nain rugs are better used in low-traffic areas of the home due to their light color and short piles.
• Wool in Nain area rugs is very delicate and has high strength and durability.
• All sizes from 1.5 to 6 and 9 meters and oval and circular rugs can be seen in Nain area rugs.
• Nain Persian rug is of very high quality and there are no defects such as crookedness, fake knots, multi-colored, etc. in it.
• The knot density is from 50 to 70 knots per 7 centimeter

                                   yellow Nain rug

Nain rug pattern

The designs of Nain’s carpet are Shah-Abbasi flowers, Eslimi(Arabesque), Medallion with corners(Lachak-Toranj), and traditional patterns. Among the rest of Nain’s rug designs, we can mention the patterns of Gonbad(dome), Tree of Life, Muharamat, and Afshan(overall). Of course, the Medallion with corners is more famous among Nain rug patterns, and other designs are less used. Nain carpet has given itself a new identity with the efforts of the designers of this city and the texture of different rugs such as runner, hexagonal, and octagonal.

                             green Nain rug

    comb, scissors and hook, Nain carpet weaving tools

What is the density of Persian Nain area rug?

• Nain 4-La rug:

Nain 4-La is very exquisite and valuable, and it is rarely woven. It is used for tapestries and decorative purposes. Nain 4-La rug requires thin fingers to weave and strong eyesight to read maps.

• Nain 6-La rug:

Nain 6-La rugs are suitable for places with relatively little traffic. if you have a baby or a pet, it is better not to use this rug. To identify 6-La, look at the roots of the rug. If you see 3 pairs of threads in the roots of the rug, it means it is 6-La. This rug is equivalent to 55 knots in 7 cm.

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• Nain 9-La rug:

Nain 9-La carpet is a good choice for high-traffic areas and you can easily use it anywhere in the house. A Nain 9-La rug is equivalent to rugs with a density of 45 knots per 7 cm. The price of this rug is cheaper than 6-La rugs and at the same time, it is of high quality.

               La or The number of warp threads

Dyeing Nain rugs

Nain rugs are often dominated by green, navy, beige, and burgundy colors. For dyeing Nain rugs, they use natural materials such as walnut shells, madder root and red seed insects, pomegranate shells, and vine leaves, and create the original colors. Light blue color is obtained from the combination of azure and blue industrial colors. The green color is obtained from blue and Reseda. In this way, the dyeing of Nain carpets is done using natural and chemical materials. These colors are of very high quality and the rugs do not lose color after washing.

                              Nain rug ,Gonbad design

                       Border of blue Nain rug

Nain Rug Value

The price of a Nain rug depends on several factors, including the age of the carpet, the type of material, and the dimensions of the rug. The following are the most important factors affecting the price of a Nain rug:

• Material: The more silk used in a Nain rug, the higher its price.
• Density: The higher the density of knots, the higher the value of the Nain rug.
• Dimensions: Larger rugs are more expensive than smaller Nain rugs of the same quality.
• Signature: Nain rugs that have the weaver’s signature are more valuable.
• Quality of weaving: Defects such as skewing, multi-coloring, and fake knots reduce the value of a Nain carpet.

             Master Davari’s signature on the Nain rug

                  Nain rug, Pahlavan-Safai design

              Red Nain silk rug,4’3*6’5

Nain rug for sale

Nain rug is one of the highest quality handmade carpets in Iran that is world famous. This carpet is also woven in other cities of Isfahan besides the city of Nain. Also, many weavers in North Khorasan and Tabas weave carpets similar to Nain carpets but of lower quality. Iranian Nain carpets are among the exquisite pieces that can be a valuable investment option.

One of the most important points to consider when buying handmade Nain rugs online is the reputation of the store from which you buy. Vernacarpets online collection, with years of experience, provides you with handmade Nain rugs of excellent quality and fair price.

     Pair Nain rugs, 9-La, 12 square meters