6'10" x 10' Persian Nain 6 La Rug | Signed Habibian | Wool and Silk on Silk Foundation
Nain grades its finest rugs by "La", and a signed Habibian in 6 La is the kind of piece collectors of Nain look for first. This 6'10" x 10' rug is knotted at approximately 780 to 800 knots per square inch in wool and silk on a full silk foundation, which gives the drawing a crispness close to embroidery. Among 7x10 Persian rugs it is a true collector's piece that still works beautifully in a living room, bedroom or study. The Habibian signature is woven into the border at one end, the rug has never been used, and it ships with a certificate of authenticity recording origin, materials, knot count and signature.
Design and Motifs
Rather than a single central medallion, the field carries an allover design of repeating motifs. Large lobed palmette clusters in sage green and navy are arranged in columns down the length of the rug, and between them a wine red lattice of arabesques links each cluster to the next. The rest of the ivory field is filled with fine scrolling vines, small blossoms and leaves, all drawn with the precision a 6 La Nain allows. Wine red tracery reaches into the corners and softens the edges of the field. The border system is built from several narrow bands: an ivory main border of delicate blue and rose flowers on a scrolling vine, framed by navy and sage guard stripes. At one end, a small ivory cartouche in the navy border carries the Habibian signature in Persian script.
Ivory, Sage Green and Wine Red
The ivory and beige ground gives the rug its light, refined character, the classic Nain foundation color. Against it, sage green fills the large palmette clusters, a soft, muted green that is unusual for Nain and gives this piece a fresh, garden-like feel. Navy outlines the clusters and adds depth, while the wine red lattice runs through the field like a fine thread of warmth. Small accents of sky blue, light blue, turquoise and light brown appear in the blossoms and vines. The silk is placed in the outlines and highlights, so the drawing catches the light and shifts gently as you move around the rug. The overall effect is calm and elegant, a palette that suits soft neutral rooms, traditional interiors and transitional spaces alike.
Nain, Habibian and the La Grades
Nain is a small town in central Persia that rose to fame in the 20th century for some of the finest rugs in the country. Its workshops grade quality by "La", the number of plies twisted into each warp thread: fewer plies mean finer warps and denser knotting, and 6 La is one of the finer grades, well above the standard 9 La. Habibian is one of the most respected workshop names in Nain, and the Persian Nain rugs showcase shows why signed pieces from the town's top workshops are so sought after. With its silk foundation, 780 to 800 knots per square inch, rare sage green palette and unused condition, this signed 6 La is a collector-grade Nain made to be enjoyed for generations.
