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Handmade Antique Nain Kork Wool Rug, Classic Patterns, c. 1920s — 3'4" × 6'1" — 1D183
Handmade Antique Nain Kork Wool Rug, Classic Patterns, c. 1920s — 3'4" × 6'1" — 1D183
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An exquisite antique hand-knotted Nain 6La Tudeshk rug from the 1920s — a superb example of the meticulous craftsmanship and refined aesthetic for which the Nain weaving tradition of the Middle East is celebrated worldwide. The designation 6La refers to the number of threads per knot, indicating an exceptionally fine weave and placing this piece among the highest grades of Nain production.
Nain rugs are among the most technically accomplished of all Middle Eastern carpet types, distinguished by their extraordinarily high knot density — approximately 800,000 knots per square meter — their use of premium kork wool, and their characteristic palette of soft, sophisticated tones. The kork wool pile — the finest grade of wool, shorn from the softest part of the fleece — gives this rug its characteristic silky handle and subtle sheen, as well as the exceptional durability for which Nain rugs are prized by collectors and interior designers alike. The cotton foundation provides dimensional stability and contributes to the rug’s flat, even lay.
The design follows the classic Nain vocabulary: intricate curvilinear traditional motifs rendered with extraordinary precision, every line confident and crisp — the work of a weaver operating at the highest level of the craft. Slight natural irregularities on the sides are characteristic of authentic hand production and add to the piece’s genuine character.
In excellent condition for its age — professionally cleaned and ready for immediate use or display. At 103 × 185 cm (3’4” × 6’1”), this is a versatile runner/accent format, ideal for a hallway, bedroom, study, or reading nook.
Key Details
- Type: Antique handmade rug
- Style: NainTudeshk
- Origin: Middle East
- Age: Circa 1920s (approx. 100 years old)
- Material: Kork wool pile on cotton foundation
- Technique: Hand-knotted (~800,000 knots per square meter)
- Dimensions: 103 × 185 cm / 3'4" × 6'1"
- Design: Classic Nain curvilinear traditional motifs
- Condition: Excellent for age — professionally cleaned; slight natural side irregularities (disclosed); ready for use or display
- SKU: 1D183

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