Naïn wool and silk carpet 190x294cm

The carpet of naïn owes its existence to the decline of weaving. The importation of western fabrics having thwarted the sale of fabrics, the weavers of naïn, renowned for the quality of the yarns of their fabrics, began to make carpets that became excellent in a few years. The décor of the nain is very similar to that of the carpet of isfahan. The field is also decorated with tight interlacing of flowering branches, but the central medallion is rarer. Many carpets have plant and animal motifs. The border is composed of a central strip and two secondary strips, which can also be framed by two narrow stripes. The colors are characteristic: beige, ivory and white, used on a background either light green or blue. Naïn carpets are often accompanied by a complementary name: the la. Description of this model: Dwarf carpet in wool and silk (iran), mid-20th century technical characteristics: Wool velvet and silk on wool foundations. On a royal blue background are intertwined rinses of flowers and leaves, enriched by a medallion and four cream and sky blue spandrels. Main cream border with interlacing of flowers surrounded by two counter-borders with small flowers. Dimensions: 294 X 190 cm. Condition: abrakes, discoloration at the two parallel angles rub off on one of them and slight wear around it. Its defects are faintly visible on the overview of the carpet.

Ref. : 712WA45F