2'9 x 4'10" Ivory Nain Persian Rug

The 2'9 x 4'10" Ivory Nain Persian Rug is a testament to the artistry of Nain weavers, renowned for their precision and balance of color. This hand-knotted piece transforms its compact size into a visual statement, making it perfect for adding refinement to intimate spaces such as entryways, offices, or reading nooks.

Design and Motifs

At the center rests a round medallion designed like a blooming flower, its ivory ground detailed with layered petals in navy, beige, and light blue. Each petal is framed with fine outlines of dark brown, creating sharp clarity in the motifs. Surrounding the medallion are tendrils of vines and floral sprays, woven symmetrically to echo the Persian garden aesthetic.

The main field is ivory, populated with blossoms, leaves, and curling arabesques in navy, taupe, and light blue. This interplay between ivory openness and colorful detailing gives the rug both elegance and energy.

The border frames the composition with a navy ground, filled with ivory blossoms, scrolling vine work, and burgundy floral accents. A series of guard borders in light blue and ivory soften the edges, creating a balanced frame that draws the eye inward toward the medallion.

Colors and Placement

This rug’s palette is carefully balanced to create contrast and harmony:

• Ivory: The dominant background color, filling most of the central field and lending a luminous, airy feel. It highlights every motif and makes the navy outlines sharper.

• Navy Blue: Used for the framing border, smaller blossoms, and outlines around the medallion. It provides dramatic contrast against the ivory, giving the rug depth and definition.

• Light Blue: Soft touches appear in floral accents and petals, adding freshness and a cool balance to the richer tones.

• Beige & Taupe: These warmer earth tones appear in the medallion petals and surrounding motifs, creating warmth in the otherwise cool-toned palette.

• Dark Brown: Subtle but essential, outlining vines, stems, and certain blossoms, grounding the design and enhancing definition.

• Burgundy: Found in small border blossoms and occasional floral centers, adding richness and sophistication.

Patterns

• Medallion: Radiant floral starburst with beige, light blue, and navy layers.

• Field: Ivory ground with symmetrically arranged blossoms, vines, and arabesques.

• Border: Navy frame enriched with ivory and burgundy blossoms, outlined in light blue.

Materials and Craftsmanship

Hand-knotted by expert weavers in Nain, Iran, this rug is crafted with fine wool on a cotton foundation, ensuring durability and clarity in the motifs. The wool pile is soft yet resilient, designed to withstand daily use while maintaining its refined appearance. Every knot reflects precision and centuries of tradition, embodying the mastery for which Nain rugs are celebrated.