6'8" x 10'3" Persian Nain 9 La Rug | Navy Allover Floral Field | Ivory Palmette Border | Silk Highlights
Navy Nain rugs are much less common than the familiar ivory ones, and this 6'8" x 10'3" Persian Nain 9 La shows why they are worth seeking out. It is hand-knotted in wool pile on a cotton foundation at approximately 380 to 400 knots per square inch, with silk worked into the highlights so the fine ivory vines carry a soft sheen against the dark ground. The rug has never been used, is in excellent condition and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Among our 7x10 Persian rugs, it is a refined choice for a living room or dining room where a darker field will ground the space.
Design and Motifs
There is no medallion here. The navy field is covered from end to end with an allover pattern of ivory and beige palmettes, rosettes and leafy sprays, all linked by fine, curling vines that spread across the rug in a balanced, mirrored rhythm. The drawing is delicate and precise, typical of Nain workshops, and because there is no central focal point the rug looks equally good from any side of the room. A wide ivory main border frames the field with larger palmettes and scrolling vines in navy, light blue and dark beige, with small red blossoms tucked in among them. Narrow light blue guard stripes on both sides give the border a crisp, finished edge.
Navy, Ivory and Sky Blue
Navy blue sets the mood, a deep, quiet ground that makes the field look rich and calm. Against it, ivory and beige draw the palmettes and vines, the brightest notes in the rug, and this is where the silk catches the light most. Blue, light blue and sky blue add depth inside the flowers and run through the guard stripes, keeping the palette cool and harmonious. The ivory main border reverses the scheme, so the field and border frame each other. Dark beige shades the border vines and some of the larger leaves, while a few small red blossoms in the border add just enough warmth to keep the blues from feeling cold. The result pairs well with light walls, pale upholstery and warm wood.
The Nain Workshops
Nain is a small town in central Persia near Isfahan, once known for fine wool cloth before its weavers turned to rugs and built a reputation for some of the most precise drawing in the country. Nain rugs are graded in La, a term that refers to the number of strands in the warp threads: 9 La is the classic standard grade, 6 La is finer, and 4 La is the finest. Most Nains are woven on ivory grounds, which makes a navy allover piece like this one a less usual find. Explore our Persian Nain rugs to compare grades and colorways. This one turns the Nain palette around, ivory vines and silk highlights drawn across a deep navy field.
