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Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Cream Floral Nain Rug
Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Cream Floral Nain Rug

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Cream Floral Nain Rug

Sold|$1,750

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Cream Floral Nain Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

This authentic Persian round hand-made Nain 9 LAA has high quality wool and silk pile with cotton

Category

1990s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Vintage Persian Nain Rug with Romantic Baroque Style
Vintage Persian Nain Rug with Romantic Baroque Style

Vintage Persian Nain Rug with Romantic Baroque Style

Sold|$1,599

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

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Baroque Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Habibian Green Nain Rug
Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Habibian Green Nain Rug

Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Habibian Green Nain Rug

Sold|$3,200

Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Habibian Green Nain Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

This authentic Persian handmade Nain (6 LA) rug has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. Nain

Category

Early 2000s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Vintage Persian Nain Oriental Rug, Finely Woven, circa 1950
Vintage Persian Nain Oriental Rug, Finely Woven, circa 1950

Vintage Persian Nain Oriental Rug, Finely Woven, circa 1950

Sold|$960

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

Category

20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Dark Blue Nain Rug
Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Dark Blue Nain Rug

Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Dark Blue Nain Rug

Sold|$1,160

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. This piece has wool and silk pile

Category

Vintage 1980s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Red Nain Rug, circa 1980s
Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Red Nain Rug, circa 1980s

Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Red Nain Rug, circa 1980s

Sold|$2,065

Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Red Nain Rug, circa 1980s

Located in San Diego, CA

This authentic Persian handmade Nain rug has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. Nain is a

Category

Vintage 1980s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Blue Cream Nain Runner Rug
Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Blue Cream Nain Runner Rug

Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Blue Cream Nain Runner Rug

Sold|$1,450

Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Blue Cream Nain Runner Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

This authentic Persian handmade Nain (9 LA) runner has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation

Category

Early 2000s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Persian Hand Knotted All-Over Floral Dark Blue Nain Rug
Persian Hand Knotted All-Over Floral Dark Blue Nain Rug

Persian Hand Knotted All-Over Floral Dark Blue Nain Rug

Sold|$11,600

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

Category

Early 2000s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Handmade Vintage Persian Style Nain Rug 3.9' x 6.6', 1980s - 1T53
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Nain Rug 3.9' x 6.6', 1980s - 1T53

Handmade Vintage Persian Style Nain Rug 3.9' x 6.6', 1980s - 1T53

Sold|$2,488

Handmade Vintage Persian Style Nain Rug 3.9' x 6.6', 1980s - 1T53

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade Vintage Persian Style Nain Rug (3.9’ x 6.6’ / 120cm x 202cm) Step into the elegance of

Category

Vintage 1980s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Style Nain Rug 4' x 6.7', 1970s - 1T13
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Nain Rug 4' x 6.7', 1970s - 1T13

Handmade Vintage Persian Style Nain Rug 4' x 6.7', 1970s - 1T13

Sold|$2,584

Handmade Vintage Persian Style Nain Rug 4' x 6.7', 1970s - 1T13

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Unveil the elegance of our Handmade Vintage Persian Style Nain Rug, a stunning piece from the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Style Nain Rug 4.1' x 6.3', 1970s - 1K43
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Nain Rug 4.1' x 6.3', 1970s - 1K43

Handmade Vintage Persian Style Nain Rug 4.1' x 6.3', 1970s - 1K43

Sold|$4,306

Handmade Vintage Persian Style Nain Rug 4.1' x 6.3', 1970s - 1K43

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Introducing our exquisite Handmade Vintage Persian Style Nain Rug, a captivating piece that brings

Category

Vintage 1970s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Hand Knotted Tree Of life Blue Cream Nain Runner Rug
Persian Hand Knotted Tree Of life Blue Cream Nain Runner Rug

Persian Hand Knotted Tree Of life Blue Cream Nain Runner Rug

Sold|$1,450

Persian Hand Knotted Tree Of life Blue Cream Nain Runner Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

This authentic Persian handmade Nain (9 LA) runner has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation

Category

Early 2000s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Nain, Persian Area Rug Floral Navy - 9' 6" X 6' 6"
Nain, Persian Area Rug Floral Navy - 9' 6" X 6' 6"

Nain, Persian Area Rug Floral Navy - 9' 6" X 6' 6"

Sold|$2,485

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug, Navy
One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug, Navy

One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug, Navy

Sold|$340

One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug, Navy

Located in Norwalk, CT

patterns, Persian rugs accentuate the grace and gravitas of traditional rooms while adding a touch of

Category

2010s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One of a Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Navy
One of a Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Navy

One of a Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Navy

Sold|$8,250

One of a Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Navy

Located in Norwalk, CT

patterns, Persian rugs accentuate the grace and gravitas of traditional rooms while adding a touch of

Category

2010s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Parchment
One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Parchment

One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Parchment

Sold|$530

One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Parchment

Located in Norwalk, CT

patterns, Persian rugs accentuate the grace and gravitas of traditional rooms while adding a touch of

Category

2010s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Parchment
One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Parchment

One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Parchment

Sold|$2,450

One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Parchment

Located in Norwalk, CT

colors and extravagant patterns, Persian rugs accentuate the grace and gravitas of traditional rooms

Category

2010s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Multi
One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Multi

One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Multi

Sold|$610

One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Multi

Located in Norwalk, CT

patterns, Persian rugs accentuate the grace and gravitas of traditional rooms while adding a touch of

Category

2010s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug, Snow
One-of-a-kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug, Snow

One-of-a-kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug, Snow

Sold|$750

One-of-a-kind Persian Nain Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug, Snow

Located in Norwalk, CT

colors and extravagant patterns, Persian rugs accentuate the grace and gravitas of traditional rooms

Category

2010s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Green Nain Area Rug
Green Nain Area Rug

Green Nain Area Rug

Sold|$499

Green 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ivory Nain Area Rug
Ivory Nain Area Rug

Ivory Nain Area Rug

Sold|$1,365

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Authentic Persian Nain Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Area Rug 6' 5" x 10' 0"
Authentic Persian Nain Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Area Rug 6' 5" x 10' 0"

Authentic Persian Nain Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Area Rug 6' 5" x 10' 0"

Sold|$2,800

Authentic Persian Nain Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Area Rug 6' 5" x 10' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Authentic Persian rugs are timeless works of art, hand-knotted by skilled artisans using techniques

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Authentic Persian Nain Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Area Rug 6' 8" x 10' 0"
Authentic Persian Nain Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Area Rug 6' 8" x 10' 0"

Authentic Persian Nain Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Area Rug 6' 8" x 10' 0"

Sold|$2,327

Authentic Persian Nain Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Area Rug 6' 8" x 10' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Authentic Persian rugs are timeless works of art, hand-knotted by skilled artisans using techniques

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Nain Rug
Mid-20th Century Vintage Nain Rug

Mid-20th Century Vintage Nain Rug

Sold|$1,850

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Filigrane And Fine Nain With Silk Highlights
Filigrane And Fine Nain With Silk Highlights

Filigrane And Fine Nain With Silk Highlights

Sold|$8,900

Filigrane And Fine Nain With Silk Highlights

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

One of a Kind handknotted persian Nain, more than 650 knots per square Inch, FInest kurkwool and

Category

20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Teal, 3' 10 x 5' 9
One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Teal, 3' 10 x 5' 9

One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Teal, 3' 10 x 5' 9

Sold|$530

One-of-a-Kind Persian Nain Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Teal, 3' 10 x 5' 9

Located in Norwalk, CT

patterns, Persian rugs accentuate the grace and gravitas of traditional rooms while adding a touch of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nain Finely Knotted Silk Rug The Light of the Universe Design
Nain Finely Knotted Silk Rug The Light of the Universe Design

Nain Finely Knotted Silk Rug The Light of the Universe Design

Sold|$4,500

Nain Finely Knotted Silk Rug The Light of the Universe Design

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A Nain finely knotted silk rug. Nain is also called "The Light of the Universe". The center

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Nain Persian Silk Oriental Rug, circa 1950
Vintage Nain Persian Silk Oriental Rug, circa 1950

Vintage Nain Persian Silk Oriental Rug, circa 1950

Sold|$760

Vintage Nain Persian Silk Oriental Rug, circa 1950

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage Persian Nain Oriental rug offers silk construction with repeating geometric pattern of

Category

20th Century Iraqi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Handmade Vintage Persian Nain Rug with Silk, Animal Motif, 1950s, 1K01
Handmade Vintage Persian Nain Rug with Silk, Animal Motif, 1950s, 1K01

Handmade Vintage Persian Nain Rug with Silk, Animal Motif, 1950s, 1K01

Sold|$3,947

Handmade Vintage Persian Nain Rug with Silk, Animal Motif, 1950s, 1K01

Located in Bordeaux, FR

: Middle East (Persian craftsmanship) ✔ Style: Nain ✔ Age: Circa 1950s ✔ Rare Design: Animal motifs

Category

Vintage 1950s German Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Oval Design Persian Nain 250 Kpsi Mansion Size Wool and Silk Rug
Oval Design Persian Nain 250 Kpsi Mansion Size Wool and Silk Rug

Oval Design Persian Nain 250 Kpsi Mansion Size Wool and Silk Rug

Sold|$13,350

Oval Design Persian Nain 250 Kpsi Mansion Size Wool and Silk Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This fabulous hand knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

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Persian Nain Carpets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Persian nain carpets available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Persian nain carpets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. We have 177 antique and vintage Persian nain carpets in-stock, while there are 50 modern editions to choose from as well. Persian nain carpets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. modern, neoclassical and Art Nouveau Persian nain carpets are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made Persian nain carpets over the years, but those made by Habibian and Mehraban Rugs are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Persian Nain Carpets?

Prices for Persian nain carpets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Persian nain carpets begin at $340 and can go as high as $1,361,343, while the average can fetch as much as $4,033.

Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You

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.

Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.

Questions About Persian Nain Carpets
  • How can I tell if my Persian carpet is real?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to tell if a Persian carpet is real. A real Persian rug will always have a soft backing with hand-knots instead of machine-made knots. The fringe will also appear to be an extension of the rug, not an addition to the rug. Lastly, Persian rugs are always made with natural materials, not synthetic fibers. Browse a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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