• Full view of an antique Persian Nain rug from the 1920s, featuring a soft ivory field with intricate floral medallions and arabesques, hand-knotted with approximately 800,000 knots per square meter in kork wool on a cotton foundation.
  • Close-up of a 1920s Persian Nain carpet showing the classic central medallion and corner spandrels with delicate floral patterns in navy, blue, and beige, with fine wool texture from high-knot-density weaving.
  • Antique Persian Nain rug measuring 3.9 × 5.4 feet, hand-knotted circa 1920s in excellent condition for its age, professionally cleaned and ready for immediate use or display.
  • Detail of the central medallion on a vintage Persian Nain rug, showcasing the intricate floral and vine motifs typical of Nain craftsmanship, with soft ivory and navy blue coloration.
  • Small antique Persian Nain carpet from the 1920s, measuring approximately 118 × 166 cm, ideal for a study, reading nook, entryway, or cozy living area.
  • Full perspective of an antique Persian Nain rug displayed in a room setting, demonstrating its 3.9 × 5.4 foot size as a refined accent piece for traditional or modern interiors.
  • Close-up of the high-knot-density weave on a 1920s Persian Nain rug, showing the precision of approximately 800,000 knots per square meter in kork wool on cotton foundation.
  • Collector-quality antique Persian Nain rug circa 1920s with an ivory field, navy blue medallion, floral corner spandrels, and a harmoniously patterned border system.
  • Full view of an antique hand-knotted Persian Nain rug laid flat, showing its rectangular shape, multiple borders, and classic all-over floral pattern with a central medallion.
  • Detail of the border on a 1920s Persian Nain carpet, revealing repeated floral and vine motifs in navy, blue, and beige with fine wool texture and elegant symmetry.
  • Antique Persian rug from Nain, hand-knotted in the 1920s, featuring kork wool pile on a cotton foundation with approximately 800,000 knots per square meter for exceptional detail and durability.
  • Small vintage Persian Nain rug in excellent condition for its age, with a soft beige palette, intricate floral medallions, and a durable high-density weave suitable for accent spaces.
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Handmade Antique Nain Wool Rug, Classic Persian Patterns, c. 1920s — 3'9" × 5'5" — 1D182

Handmade Antique Nain Wool Rug, Classic Persian Patterns, c. 1920s — 3'9" × 5'5" — 1D182

$1,800.00 USD
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A fine and charming antique hand-knotted Nain 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. Nain rugs are among the most technically accomplished of all Middle Eastern carpet types, distinguished by their exceptionally high knot density, their use of premium kork wool, and their characteristic palette of soft, sophisticated tones that lend themselves equally to traditional and contemporary interiors.

The design follows the classic Nain vocabulary: intricate curvilinear patterns rendered with extraordinary precision, the fine kork wool pile allowing for a level of detail that lesser materials simply cannot achieve. With approximately 800,000 knots per square meter, every motif is crisp, every line confident — the work of a weaver operating at the highest level of the craft.

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.

In excellent condition for its age — professionally cleaned and ready for immediate use or display. At 118 × 166 cm (3’9” × 5’5”), this is a versatile accent size, ideal for a study, reading nook, bedroom, or as a refined focal point in any smaller space.

Key Details

  • Type: Antique handmade rug
  • Style: Nain
  • 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: 118 × 166 cm / 3'9" × 5'5"
  • Design: Classic Nain curvilinear patterns with delicate detailing
  • Condition: Excellent for age — professionally cleaned; ready for use or display
  • SKU: 1D182
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