Handmade Vintage Persian Nain Rug, 1960s, Wool, Floral, 4.4 x 6.7 ft -1N124
Located in Bordeaux, FR
An elegant and finely woven vintage Persian Nain rug dating from the 1960s, celebrated for its refined craftsmanship and timeless floral design.
Wool
Oversized Persian Nain Rug, circa 1970
Located in Northridge, CA
Oversized Persian Nain rug circa 1970 Measures: 14' 10" x 11' 9" Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation Field: Gray-Blue Border: Pale-Plum Accent: Ivory, Navy-Blue
Wool
Persian rug Nain 9La 230 X 140
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Persian rug Nain 9La 230 X 140 Hand-knotted carpet from workshops in Nain.
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Exceptional Fine Persian Nain Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional fine Persian Nain carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Persian Nain 290 x 190cm c. 9.5 by 6.2 feet
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This is a large, gorgeous and authentic Persian Nain carpet in wool with finishes in silk. Origin: Nain, Iran Design: Medallion & Corner Weaving type: Hand-knotted Size: 290 x 190cm ...
Vintage Persian Nain Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage 20th century Persian Nain rug with two large floral medallions with undulating floral bands and surrounded by a petite floral patterned stripe border.
Wool
Ivory Nain Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
The tradition of hand-knotting rugs has been passed from generation to generation. Because each knot is made by hand, rugs of this type are truly one-of-a-kind and can take months to...
Wool
Round Vintage Nain Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful round vintage Nain Persian rug 51126, knots per square inch KPSI: 625, country of origin / rug type: Vintage Persian rug, date: circa mid-20th century Nain Rugs – Nain is ...
Wool, Silk
A beautiful Persian Nain Rug.
Located in Evanston, IL
Nain rugs are constructed using the Persian knot . The pile is usually very high quality wool, clipped short, and silk is often used as highlighting for detail in the design. Nain ru...
Wool
Vintage Nain Tudeshk Persian Rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beautiful and rare semi antique Tudeshk rug from persia. Very fine woven from kurkwool and silk (highlights).
Silk
Hand Knotted Persian Nain Silk Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A genuine handwoven new Nain rug from Iran. This magnificent Nain with silk highlights features an exceptional workmanship and masterful color combinations.
Wool, Silk
Mid-20th Century Vintage Nain Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Persian Nain rug with a fantastic medallion radiating with floral and vine, and geometric rays amidst a field of flowers, all woven in light and dark indigo, crimson, and g...
Wool
Silk and Wool Vintage Nain Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Silk and Wool Vintage Nain Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Vintage Persian Rug, Circa Date: Mid – 20th Century ranian Persian Nain Rugs – Nain is a small village...
Wool, Silk
Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Cream Floral Nain Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
The silk highlights the detail in the design. Nain is a city in Iran that is well known for producing fine handmade rug.
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Fine Vintage Persian Nain Rug, Blue Field
Located in New York, NY
Extremely finely knotted with a pile of high quality kurk wool, the royal blue field shows a pointed octogramme medallion supported by a palmette and vinery pattern. Ivory arabesque ...
Wool
Vintage Persian Nain Rug with Federal Colonial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76818 Vintage Persian Nain Rug with Federal Colonial Style 06'10 x 10'08.
Wool, Silk
Persian Nain Carpet, Oriental Rugs, Handmade Ivory Rug, Sign HABIBIAN
Located in Port Washington, NY
Fine Persian carpet, signed by the Master weaver "Habibian" This Nain carpet has a very high-density knots count. Measures: 6'10" x 10'6.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Blue Vintage Persian Nain Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind mid-20th century highly decorative caliber Pictorial Persian Nain rug with a baby blue background. rug no. j1010 size 2' 6" x 3' 4" (76 x 102 cm)
Wool
Vintage Persian Nain Rug with Romantic Baroque Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73676 Vintage Persian Nain Rug with Romantic Baroque Style. With its timeless elegance and regal charm, this elaborate hand knotted wool and silk vintage Persian Nain rug truly embod...
Wool, Silk
Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Dark Blue Nain Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This handmade rug made in the workshops in Nain city in Iran.
Wool, Silk
Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Habibian Green Nain Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Nain is a city in Iran that is well known for producing fine handmade rug.
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Vintage Persian Nain Oriental Rug, Finely Woven, circa 1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Persian Nain Oriental rug offers finely woven pattern with central medallion and bordering having scroll and foliage design, palette of blues and whites, circa 1950. ***DE...
Wool
Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Red Nain Rug, circa 1980s
Located in San Diego, CA
Nain is a city in Iran that is well known for producing Fine handmade rug.
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Persian Hand Knotted All-Over Floral Dark Blue Nain Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This handmade rug is a very fine and precise piece with high quality, made in the workshops in Nain city in Iran.
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Blue Cream Nain Runner Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Nain is a city in Iran that is well known for producing fine handmade rug.
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Persian Hand Knotted Tree Of life Blue Cream Nain Runner Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Nain is a city in Iran that is well known for producing fine handmade rugs.
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Vintage Persian Nain Round Area Rug, Stately Decadence Meets Timeless Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78596 Vintage Persian Nain Round Rug, 04'08 x 04'08. Emanating timeless style with lavish details and texture, this vintage Persian Nain round area rug is a captivating vision of wo...
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Toudeshk-Nain Carpet
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Vintage wool and silk Persian Toudeshk-Nain Carpet. Colours are creams reds and blues on a stunning black background.
Wool, Silk
Nain, Persian Area Rug Floral Navy - 9' 6" X 6' 6"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Renowned for their rich colors and interesting designs, Persian rugs are made with all natural wools and silk. Their beauty and the impact it will have on a home is endless. Exact...
Wool
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
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