The production of carpets in Nain is relatively recent when compared to other production centers with a longer history. Carpets produced in Nain are in high demand worldwide.

Typical Colors

The colors that characterize them are deep blue on an ivory-colored background; red and green are also used as color accents in carpets that are harder to find and, consequently, more highly valued. Natural pigments extracted from plants, barks, insects, or minerals are used.

Texture and Quality

They are recognized as carpets of the highest quality. With a pleasant and firm texture, their consistency varies in direct relation to the number of knots.

Their design is sophisticated and of great beauty, which is why they are highly valued in the Western world.

Dense pile, firm and solid consistency. High knot density, which allows for very good definition even in the smallest figures of their design. In many cases, they have silk embroidery, which increases their value.

It is a more modern design, and one of its most notable characteristics is the presence of a central medallion surrounded by small figures and borders with complex designs. The wool used is fine and soft, which gives it a very pleasant feel.

Base Structure

Cotton warp, cotton weft, and silk in some cases.

The Persian knot is what is used in the making of these carpets.

There is a special element for cataloging the quality of Nain carpets. This is the LAA, which refers to the number of threads in the fringes.

The fewer threads found in a fringe, the higher the quality, since the warp in this case will be finer and, therefore, the carpet must have a greater number of knots. A good quality Nain is 9 LAA and a very good one is 4 LAA.